Volunteers, You Brought to the Garden

[Lavender2]

Several years ago I was gifted a red-veined sorrel plant, apparently sold as an ornamental. I believe it was labeled Bloody Sorrel. I thought it was very unique, and later learned it was edible. Like some other greens, it gets bitter and tough quickly, so it remained in the ornamental border. The blooms are not that attractive but the bees enjoy them and volunteers appear here and there.

I also have a Korean Violet, might be a bit rare (?) It is perennial here, but also pops up wherever it chooses. Cute little thing, and removes easily. Innocent enough that others may like it too.

There are not enough apologies in the world to make up for reappearing comfrey.

 

[Smart Red]

There are not enough apologies in the world to make up for reappearing comfrey.

One of those plants that I've tried a few times without to success to get started here. No apologies for that.

 

[Lavender2]

One of those plants that I've tried a few times without to success to get started here. No apologies for that.

Had I been better about harvesting the comfrey, or better yet, planting the sterile type, I would be cheering it on instead of regretting. If you don't mind using a herbicide to control areas you don't want it, it may not be such an issue. But, let one take hold in the rhubarb or in your favorite peony bush, good luck. They easily pop up a hundred feet from where they started, lots of them.

 

[thistlebloom]

That sorrel is pretty @Lavender2 , I just googled it. Looks like Johnnys carries the seed.

 

[Lavender2]

That sorrel is pretty @Lavender2 , I just googled it. Looks like Johnnys carries the seed.

It is rather pretty, it made me think about your use of interesting foliage, and my usual lack of.
This photo was taken today, my neglected annual bed. I have not cleaned up this sorrel this year, but you can see the possibilities of a more ambitious gardening year.