This plant is a perennial which tells me its not Elephant Ear. Rhubarb?? I doubt it though... Im probably going to dig it up, whatever it is. Its too big for where it is. I think theres some smaller ones that grow in the bed, or maybe I dug those up...I cant remember ? ( photo / image / picture from TheBip's Garden ) ? ( photo / image / picture from TheBip's Garden ) ? ( photo / image / picture from TheBip's Garden ) moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
Jen that looks like burdock to me, not rhubarb. I think you will find it has a somewhat fuzzy/hairy leaf and petiole, rhubarb is very smooth...I will go get you a picture of mine...be right back. Here you go... ( photo / image / picture from carolyn keiper's Garden ) Leaf is wider triangle and is very smooth ( photo / image / picture from carolyn keiper's Garden ) The stem is also smoother than burdock and is redder than burdock. Burdock's new growth is almost purple. ( photo / image / picture from carolyn keiper's Garden ) The flower, which needs to be pulled off asap. otherwise it will go to seed and the petioles aren't as nice anymore, they get tough. and quit making new growth.
Ok thanks guys (or gals lol). Im wondering if I should transplant it? Or is it too big (would it hurt the plant)?
Dont really need it, although the leaves are cool to look at...its just seriously not working in the space its in :/
If it was my flowerbed...I would do my best to get it out of there asap....it will go to seed eventually and be everywhere in the garden pretty soon.
