Velvet Leaf is an invasive crop weed that can grow over 5 feet high, and just one plant can produce thousands of seeds. Pull it!

This plant has irregularly lobed, ovate, green leaves with purple hairs that give it a velvety appearance. The underside of the leaves, which are also covered in fur, are a reddish-purple.

This week's Plant Pick of the week is a flowering shrub that blooms yellow and has bluish-green leaves. It's a particular durable and attractive variety of St. Johnswort called 'Blue Velvet.' ...