[ID]Gound Cover Identification : Please Help

[Ryan1979b]

Hi All,

I currently have a ground cover plant with green and pruplr leafs. I was hoping that someone out there might help narrow down what it is incase its noxious. The leaf is slighly furry with little stiff furs on the stem. Any help would be great as it looks good but I don't want to create more dramas than its worth.

Anyway here is a photo

Ground Cover.jpg

[GavinG]

Squash a leaf - if it smells pungent it might be Vietnamese mint. Not a pest, but very vigorous. And tasty. Confirm the ID in a good greengrocery or Asian food shop. Before you eat yours.

Gavin

[Ryan1979b]

Hi Gavin,

I gave it a good crush and there was no real distinct smell, if any at all. So I think mint is out. Bugger...hehehe

[Joel]

Persicaria capitata.

Joel

[Ryan1979b]

Thanks Joel,

Thanks I think you spot on "Japanese knotweed' I'm back at work and the hoticultralist/Plant and weed guy said the same thing immediately. I just have to wait for it to flower for a full identifictaion

Cheers Mate