Marianne's Response
How to identify weeds from new shoots of Gerber daisies and snap dragons
I planted seeds at the beginning of spring (cornflower, Snap dragon, apple blossom, and Gerber daisy). Now I’m nervous to pull any weeds because I’m not sure if they’re flowers! Can you please identify what this might be?? They’re overtaking my garden!
Posted by Mmccolligan on June 1, 2015
Marianne's Response
The photo you send is a native weed and you should pull it. The flower seeds that sprout will have leaves that will be more narrow (snaps) finely cut (cornflower) or wider (GGerber daisy). I am not sure what type of seed you planted that is called apple blossom. Don't be discouraged as growing flowers from seed is a skill that is learned the hard way - but once you see a blooming plant you nurtured from a tiny seed the work will be worth it. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
