Garden

[pattypeep]

I brought this plant to my house from a vacant lot that we owned several years ago. No idea what it is, but it's not a weed, because it stays uniform in size. Perennial of some sort. The yellow color is so beautiful. I've not noticed anything like it in the nurseries. Any ideas?

[LdyBugz]

Is it Loosestrife?  Here is a link to a wildflower guide that has a picture:

http://www.wildflowersearch.org/search?oldstate=gmc%3A42.528%2C-70.929%3Bgms%3A4%3Bshowall%3Ayes%3Bc...

[pattypeep]

@LdyBugz Wow, it sure looks like it. Thank you so much.

[goldensrbest]

That is exactly what it is , i had it at  my home, it spreads alot ,and agree it is pretty.It likes wet areas ,and that is where it really spreads.

[NeNe1010]

Wow, it is really pretty. A few years back a plant grew by our porch and the blooms were huge and beautiful and I thought I had a rare and unusual gift from Mother Nature. Upon research i found out that it was Jimson Weed and farmers hate it. I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.   

[candys mine]

Yup, Loosestrife.  but there are different kinds. garden(common) .vulgaris) yellow loosestrife and "Yellow" loosestrif(different botanical name).  the "Yellow" is less invasive than the common variety. It's a very pretty plant. 

[GingerPeach]

@LdyBugz

Thanks so much for letting us know about the wildflower ID site.  

[LdyBugz]

@pattypeep, @GingerPeach  No problem!