The plants do look like radishes. And yes, they can get tall and have odd root shapes. When a radish bolts, they grow quite tall; mine were 4 feet tall before they fell over.

I think Jeanne is right, it's Lysimachia punctata. I have Lysimachia puntata 'Alexander' emerging in my garden right now and it looks exactly like that except for being variegated. The leaves change later on and become more pointy. Also, you may not have planted it-- seed could have blown into your yard or it could have hitched a ride with some other plant.

Yes Jeanne! Thank you! I knew I would remember when I heard the name! I knew it wasn't an astilbe Thanks - Vic

Hi, Y'all-- Well, Melissa, get ready...the little bird is off again and on its way to you down there in Austin. It's a little ironic to me how a package that I could personally hand-deliver with a quick little 2 hour trip down the highway will take 3 or so days to get to you. Anyway, I claimed a little pot gnome (didn't have a gnome...needed one), a birdhouse windchime, and a cute red-beaded suncatcher (it'll look so good with the rest of my collection in my kitchen window). I added a blue wind-ribbon, an expandable sunhat, and a garden sock. BTW, the robin's # is 0303 2460 0002 3074 7511... This was fun. Thanks, Cherrisa, for all the time and effort I know it took in hosting it. Although my "turn" is over, I'll definitely keep checking until the robin gets back to you... Best to all...see y'all on the next robin!!! Cheryl