Whaddizit??

[Narrowgauge]

Can any one identify these two species of whatevertheyare?  I line in the panhandle of Florida, and both of these seem to take direct sun well, normal rain without additional watering also seems to be OK.

This first one is kinda nice.  Small, fine leaves with a small white flower.  Does not grow tall, or seems to not grow real fast.  It grows 'wild' in the back yard and was considering using it for ground cover on the railroad when I get to building.  There is a bunch of it in a location I will be doing some dirt work (moving it) and was wondering if it could be lifted, cleaned up and palletized for later use.

http://www.gscalejunkie.com/GeneralPics/Garden_Stuff/Whadizit-01.JPG

The second one is just a low and slow grower, but same questions apply.

http://www.gscalejunkie.com/GeneralPics/Garden_Stuff/Whadizit-02.JPG

I apologize for the pics, I didn't think to take the pics until after I mowed the grass.  

Thanks for any help.

Bob C.

[cacole]

Not sure what the plant with the narrow leaves in picture #1 is, but we have one very similar to it that grows wild here in Arizona.  It stays low to the ground and has very tiny light purple flowers.

[nan]

Hi Bob,

I just went online to google "Florida weeds image" and didn't come up with anything like these two. If I had to guess, I'd say the second one is a Polygonum sp. (smartweed). Before planting more of these, you might like to take samples to your local garden center or nursery to get them ID'd or get advice.  I do know of railway gardeners who use weeds exclusively and think it's great. Not my choice, but hey - different strokes. Best of luck.

Nancy Norris

[Narrowgauge]

Nan,

I have no clue with they are, but they grow on their own in the yard.  The don't spread real fast, and they stay low to the ground.  I have discovered over the years that some of the 'natural' occurring species grow well when left alone, but don't do so well when moved.

Thanks for the response.

Bob C.