Marianne's Response

What is this? Plant or weed?

These plants appeared in my garden recently. I cannot identify them and don’t want to pull them out if they are flowers! I’ve uploaded a photo . I live in New Jersey and have not seen these before. Thank you !

Posted by Barbara Wirkus on May 21, 2020

Marianne's Response

They do look like a salvia plant that gets a spiky blue bloom later in the season - but of course I could be wrong and they could be a local weed brought into your yard by birds or the wind. I say let them grow and see what happens. You can always dig them out later if you don't like the flower.  Gardening is an adventure and finding surprises is part of the journey. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti