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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 12, 2014
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    It could be a Lamium species, most likely red deadnettle or purple nettle weed (Lamium purpureum), which may produce flowers that are pink to purple and spreads rather quickly if not controlled. Here is more information: http://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/Weeds/Deadnettle_Purple.aspx

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    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 19, 2015
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    The best way to get rid of a weed without harming surrounding plants is to pull it by hand - try to remove the whole plant with its roots. Gardening tools can also assist you with removing the weeds manually such as a hoe or a winged weeder.

    If the above option does not appeal, then here is an article that outlines other methods of dealing with weeds in your garden:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/weed-control.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 27, 2015
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    Generally, yes. Stratify the seeds by placing them ½ inch deep in a small pot filled with moist sand. Place the pot in an area having between 65 and 70 degrees F. for at least 4 weeks, keeping the pot moist. At the 4-week mark, move the pot to the refrigerator for another 4-week period, again keeping it moist. After this period, you can place the pot in an area with cool temps (40-55 F) in bright, indirect sunlight. SEeds should then germinate with one to two months.

    Of course, you also have the option skipping the stratification process by simply direct planting them outdoors in fall where they will germinate sometime in spring.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 27, 2016
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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 27, 2016
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    Since Lamium Red Nancy is a hybrid I would not grow it as an ornamental edible plant.

    Herbs are an excellent way to start with gardening for visual and edible plants.
    Here are some links to to help you get started.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/plant-herb-garden.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/edible-flower-gardens-eye-catching-flowers-that-you-can-eat-too.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    April 20, 2017
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    This is called Lamium purpureum, or purple deadnettle. It is in the mint family. Fortunately, it grows best in spring and usually dies off with the summer heat.

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