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title: "Hi folks. I’m struggling to control this invasive weed ( I think).…"
description: "Hi folks. I’m struggling to control this invasive weed ( I think). Obviously I’ve been digging it out but it’s finding its way into so many areas of my garden.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/Ob4cH03XybSNo72eoz4bTW"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Gillian W"
published: "2025-07-29T10:07:44.173423Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi folks. I’m struggling to control this invasive weed ( I think).…

_Posted by Gillian W on 2025-07-29_

Hi folks. I’m struggling to control this invasive weed ( I think).

Obviously I’ve been digging it out but it’s finding its way into so many areas of my garden. I’ve love some advice about what it is and is there any solutions to reducing its growth etc.

Much appreciated

Gillian

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## 1 comment

### Springvision commented on 2025-07-29

It looks like a violet to me

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