Especially when it is in bloom, the eye is immediately drawn to the high-up and creamy-white flowers. In this state, the gourd is often confused with other plants. But when is its heyday?
When is the blooming season of the gourd?
The flowering period of the gopher usually extends from May to July, although individual plants can also bloom in August and September. During this time it is easily confused with other umbelliferous plants such as wild carrot, cow parsley, dog parsley or spotted hemlock.
A long margin: May to September
The gourd usually begins to bloom between May and June - depending on how sunny its location is. Flowering lasts until July. But individual plants that were sown in early summer can still bloom in August and September.
Easily confused
During the flowering period, the gourd can easily be confused with:
- Wild Carrot
- Cow parsley
- Dog parsley
- Spotted Hemlock
Tip
If you don't want the groundweed to spread further, you should not only destroy the runners, but also cut off the flowers.
