Gardening and Horticulture - Is it a weed?

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notaplumber
06-02-01, 01:16 PM
We've moved into a new home and I've got something growing in one of the flower beds. Since I'm not much of a gardner I don't know if it's a weed or not. It reminds me of clover only on a larger scale and grows fast and furious. Long skinny stems with three triangular shaped leaves on each stem. If it's a weed it sure is pretty....but then I used to think dandelions were beautiful!! Any ideas?
Thanks

06-02-01, 03:00 PM
It could be an Oxalis. Mine grows in clumps and has pretty pink flowers. Worth keeping.
notaplumber
06-03-01, 07:59 PM
Mine grows in clumps too. Sure hope that's what it is 'cause I've got lots of it.
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twelvepole
06-04-01, 12:12 PM
The definition of a weed is any plant growing where you do not want it.
notaplumber
06-04-01, 03:01 PM
Great definition....my chuckle of the day!
Thanks
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Gami
06-04-01, 09:03 PM
Great, Twelvepole! I'd like to have whatever I have zillions of for a lawn. It stays green all winter. Some of the prettiest flowers are considered weeds! Who made that rule anyway?

Gami
notaplumber
06-06-01, 08:31 AM
I don't care where the rule came from and the next time my mom or mother-in-law point out...."THAT'S A WEED", I'm going to quote it to them. At least I have something growing in my flower beds.......
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