Anyone recognise this plant please. We were given some young plants
grown from seed by a neighbour. The plants have grown fast and strong. I
can't help wondering if they are a "normal" garden flower or a colourful
weed based on the amount of leaves in comparison to the number of
flowers and the fact that they seem to grow so well!

http://www.avisoft.co.uk/Photos/Hpim7141a.jpg

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Anyone recognise this plant please. We were given some young plants grown
from seed by a neighbour. The plants have grown fast and strong. I can't
help wondering if they are a "normal" garden flower or a colourful weed
based on the amount of leaves in comparison to the number of flowers and
the fact that they seem to grow so well!

http://www.avisoft.co.uk/Photos/Hpim7141a.jpg

Nicandra physalodes, can be a wee bit invasive.

Thanks Russel. I've just googled the name and it sounds like it can be a
bit invasive. An annual so I need to collect seeds from it. Apparently
it is poisonous to flies and other insects that try to feed on its sap.
Hence its other name "shoo fly". Good to keep in a greenhouse to help
protect against white fly one web site said. Also known as "Apple of Peru"


Russel Sprout wrote:
"David in Normandy" wrote in message
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Anyone recognise this plant please. We were given some young plants grown
from seed by a neighbour. The plants have grown fast and strong. I can't
help wondering if they are a "normal" garden flower or a colourful weed
based on the amount of leaves in comparison to the number of flowers and
the fact that they seem to grow so well!

http://www.avisoft.co.uk/Photos/Hpim7141a.jpg

Nicandra physalodes, can be a wee bit invasive.




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They appeared in my garden one year, and I've never seen them again.