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- Q.Unknown Weed Growing In Garden - I have this weed growing since last year in my vegetable patch. At first I thought it was a White ...
- Q.Obedient Plant Rust On Leaves - Admittedly, it has been very wet this year, but the Obedient plants in my garden suffer EACH year from some ...
- Q.Good Time Of Year To Divide Obedient Plant - Have some obedient plants which I would like to share with my sisters. Deer in the area and they are ...
- Q.Obedient Plant - Do I cut down this plant in the fall?
- Q.Should I Cut Back Obedient Plant In The Fall Or Leave It Be? - I have an obedient plant which is very happy. Should I cut it down for the winter or leave ...
- Q.WINTER CARE FOR OBEDIENT PLANT - IN LATE FALL HOW DO I PREPARE AN OBEDIENT PLANT FOR OVER WINTER
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Anonymous on
June 1, 2015Q.Unknown weed growing in garden
I have this weed growing since last year in my vegetable patch. At first I thought it was a White Dead nettle but no flowers have come and the leaves are longer. It is starting to grow everywhere. It is joined by roots a little like the way mint develops but the stems are squared and hairy as well as the leaves. Would you have an idea what it is?
Answered by
Heather on
June 2, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I actually think it is a plant called obedient plant. It blooms in late summer, so would not bud for a bit. It spreads by runners and, despite its name, can be pretty invasive - so some people consider it a weed. It is called obedient plant due to the notched nature of its stem. It allows you to push it in a direction and it will stay mostly leaning in that direction. Let me know if you think this may be it.
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- Asked by
knuckledown on
July 16, 2015
Chicago, IL zone 4Q.Obedient Plant Rust on leaves
Admittedly, it has been very wet this year, but the Obedient plants in my garden suffer EACH year from some type of rust or brown areas on the leaves. The stalk droops and dies. I can find no insect on the leaves. Any suggestions?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 17, 2015A.Rust is a fungus.
Here is a link that explains this issue.
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ebrackle on
September 16, 2015
Upstate NY, New PaltzQ.Good time of year to divide obedient plant
Have some obedient plants which I would like to share with my sisters. Deer in the area and they are having a feast on plants and shrubs. Not going after the obedient plants yet. Flowering at this time. Mid Sept.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 18, 2015A.Here is a link that will help you with sharing your Obedient plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/obedient-plant/growing-obedient-plant.htm
Here are a couple of links that may help with your deer situation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-garden-plans.htm
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vbrown1 on
September 25, 2017Q.obedient plant
Do I cut down this plant in the fall?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 25, 2017
Certified ExpertA.According to my research, this is a very hardy plant. It is often considered over-bearing. You may cut, chop, and divide this plant as often as you would like.
Here is a link to a few articles on the plants care: https:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/obedient-plant/
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Jean3744 on
November 27, 2018
Aurora, OH 44202Q.Should I cut back obedient plant in the fall or leave it be?
I have an obedient plant which is very happy. Should I cut it down for the winter or leave it be?
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 27, 2018A.The exact time of cutting back depends upon how quickly the plant grows and what time during the summer or fall a plant blooms.
Foliage that gradually goes dormant; cut to the ground when the leaves are yellow; some plants regrow new foliage later in the season.
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Anonymous on
June 28, 2019Q.WINTER CARE FOR OBEDIENT PLANT
IN LATE FALL HOW DO I PREPARE AN OBEDIENT PLANT FOR OVER WINTER
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2019A.Wait until spring to cut back old foliage. Leave it on the plants to act as a protective winter mulch.
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