Spring has sprung in the NW US , and I noticed this growing all around and overlast years coneflower that hasn't started regrowing yet. But I don't think these look like coneflower leaves. What is it? Is it native to my area or should I pull it all out?
by feedwilly
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Looks like it is in the mint family to me, do you have any monarda species nearby?
Kinda looks like Monarda (BeeBalm)
It’s purple deadnettle
Looks like bergamot (bee balm). They like the same conditions.
Def wild bergamot or aka Monarda Bee Balm.
My coworker went to a natives class recently and learned thats the #1 plant for healthy habitats and food for american butterflies and other pollinators.
Is your plant cone flower or monarda? Sprouts look a bit like Monarda (bee balm).
But, both are perennials and will die back every year. In spring, they will sprout new plants from the crown. In addition, both plants will also self sow creating a wonderful area of flowers for the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Agreed with the monarda comments. You can move it if you don’t want it to fight with your coneflowers. It’s very vigorous and will compete with other plants but has shallow roots so you can keep it under control fairly easily