Another weed id needed

Kealakekua, HI

The leaves are fuzzy and it gets small white flowers. gets to maybe 6-8 inches tall. I live at about 2800' in Kainaliu.

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KC Metro area, MO(Zone 6a)

Looks like some kind of mint to me.

Keaau, HI

The plant is Ageratum houstonianum. Known as maile hohono in Hawai'i; it is ground into a poultice to treat skin rashes.

KC Metro area, MO(Zone 6a)

I have that plant then. lol. I have the one with white flowers and purple flowers. Just an annual here but I like it. :~)

Kealakekua, HI

Thanks! Its nice to know there is some use for it. Its very invasive in the garden.

Baytown, TX(Zone 9a)

I believe that's what we have also. Right now it is about to overtake two of my pineapple plants. Ageratum Houstonianum....no wonder it;s right at home (Houston). haha!

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