I think you're right, it probably is deadnettle. Still not a big deal, IMO.

Your meadow idea sounds great. Keep us updated on how that turns out!

Cheers,
Sue

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"Tony Karp" wrote in message
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Thanks for the quick response. I went to the page you referenced, and
there's
another weed on the same page, called a purple deadnettle that looks
closer to
my mystery weed.

I googled "deadnettle" and found more pictures that look like my weed. The
giveaway is the leaves -- mine has layered, triangular leaves, while the
henbit
has more circular leaves.

Take a look at the comparison between these to plants at the URL you gave
me
(and http://www.techno-impressionist.com/weed1.htm ), and let me know me
what
you think.

As for my plans, the lawn is about an acre and a half, and I was hoping to
turn
it into a meadow, requiring minimum effort to maintain and zero chemicals,
mostly because we have a well.

At this point, the deadnettle is just in patches, perhaps 20 feet across,
and
in shaded areas. I like this effect, just as long as it doen't try to take
over
the lawn.



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