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growinggold Indianapolis, IN Aug 22, 2011

I planted a oriental lilly in the spot, but it looks way different from what they should. It is getting massive and I would hate to be nourishing something invasive in my new flower beds.

It is about 2'+ x 3'+. It has a similar branching structure to a dahlia, but with much more air space. It has 1 - 1 1/2'' wide and 2''+ long leaves that have jagged edges. The leaves green on top with a blackish-purple bottom. There are small white flowers on it that are clustered but each flower has its own stem.

Any thoughts?

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growinggold Indianapolis, IN Aug 22, 2011

Here's a close up...

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risingcreek sun city, CA(Zone 9a) Aug 22, 2011

maybe nightshade?

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growinggold Indianapolis, IN Aug 22, 2011

That fits the pictures. I'm going to go pull it up.

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Aug 23, 2011

I agree it is night shade but not sure which one, we burn this plant as it can be very toxic, wash your hands / skin after handling this plant and make sure all the flower / seed heads are burnt too. such a pity it is such a lovely looking plant, when I do occasionally find it in my garden (seeds dropped by birds) when I dig id out, it has a tiny tuber and both is and the foliage stinks, so you just know you don't want it.
Good luck. Weenel.

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LoveForests FU, United States(Zone 9b) Aug 23, 2011

Ugggh!, NightShade is so annoying. They grow fast and they produce flowers that point downwards, and then they produce dark or black berries. I am so afraid to have them near my property because I have a dog.

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Aug 29, 2011

These attractive berries draw kids of all ages to-wards them as they are lovely to look at and are juicy too, which is why I always tell people to wash their hands after handling them, they grow anywhere, rock, fertile, sandy or scrub, they are not fussy where they set down to germinate, the good thing is these plants can be tugged from the soil or a trowel will loosen the roots, Good luck. WeeNel.

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vincecurse vincecurse, Philippines Sep 06, 2011

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Sep 14, 2011

Hi Vincecurse, glad you joined Dave's Garden, everyone is friendly, welcoming and normally a sense of humor, so enjoy your garden and the new friends you will meet.
WeeNel.

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