Something new in my plot

[Snoop]

Got this plant growing everywhere in my plots. I have never seen this before. Zone 6a
I’m guessing some kind of weed.

 

[Westwind]

Is the stem square? Purple dead nettle probably

 

[Catscratch]

I second the Purple Dead Nettle. At first thought maybe Henbit, but I don't think it is.

 

[Westwind]

What Purple Deadnettle Tells You About Soil:

• Disturbed or bare soil — it’s often a pioneer species that fills in open ground.
• Moist, fertile soil — it prefers nitrogen-rich soils with good moisture.
• Low competition — shows up where turf or native groundcovers are sparse.
• Possible compaction — it can tolerate slightly compacted areas, which may indicate poor soil structure nearby.

So if you’re seeing a lot of it, your soil may be:

• Nutrient-rich but lacking ground cover
• Possibly compacted or disturbed in recent seasons
• Not particularly acidic or alkaline — it tolerates a range