Have a look at Arctium for the second

The third could be Houstonia.

What is your geographical location as that could be helpful on identification.

The first looks a lot like dittany, cunilla oreganoides. As Carol said, not knowing the geographical location...I can't be sure...just a possibility.

2nd thought that the second photo is burdock, Arctium.

Coastal Maine

I think you're right on the Actium. It looks to be a lesser burdock.

Bluet I'm not so sure about. It has the flower shape, but I'm having a hard time finding a taller one in light pink. We have plenty of the smaller one, Quaker Ladies, around here and I do love those in spring! Will keep researching houstonia and see if I can find one that matches.

Thank you!

Hmm, given Coastal Maine, cunilla isn't recorded within two states of that area?

It is possible that the third might be a cuphea too (not sure on that at all, just a hunch from the flower structures).

Houstonia purpurea might be a match. Here in NC there are several species of Houstonia including an annual species.

https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/houstonia/purpurea/

images

https://www.google.com/search?q=Houstonia+purpurea&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-3rna-cfVAhUj34MKHUMzA-QQ_AUICigB&biw=1920&bih=940

My first reaction for the third was also Epilobium.

I'm sure I said Epilobium a good while ago but clearly didn't press 'submit'.

Epilobium is it! Even the abrupt stem ends match per this web picture:

The above picture is a species found only in Vermont in New England, Epilobium parviflorum. Either some of WS seeds originated in Vermont or mine is actually Epilobium hornemannii, which is rare in Maine, but I don't think it's rare in general. Seems to be widely distribution in other states. Could also be another Epilobium--will study the characteristics and figure it out. They both look very similar. Thank you!

Now only the first one remains unidentified.

the second is the dreaded burdock. It produces burrs that stick to your clothes in an instant. I remove this plant when I spot them and they are plentiful in my area.

The 'abrupt stem ends' are actually the seed pods. They'll split to reveal downy airborne seeds which is why this genus spreads so easily.

There are multiple species of Epilobiums that look JUST ALIKE! One type is invasive. Given that they are at least all common, I ripped it out. I just now found a healthy patch right by our parking pad, so I doubt I have anything of value. Out they all came. I'm glad I pulled them before many, if any, seeds are produced. floral_uk, after reading your post I looked along that stem and indeed see some barely starting to split to reveal white seeds squeezed in there. Thanks for the information. Let's hope I got them out in time!

I let a burdoch flower this year because I had never seen the flower. Also in the event of an apocalypse they're edible!

I read that 1st year Burdick roots are the ones you should eat. They are said to taste like Asparagus. My first thought for #3 was Epibolium,although the Houstonia looks identical. Number 1 ?

Number one appears to be a member of the Asteraceae, looking at the flowers.

Better pictures of #1, hoping it helps. The first two show the zig zag in the stems. Foliage is bright green.

One of the many Vernonia???

Vernonia noveboracensis can have white flowers and dark red stems. I haven't seen a plant with both white flowers and red stems together. Those 2 attributes plus the light green leaves make this a rare find for something in the wild. Your plant is much more beautiful than the white flowered V. noveboracensis being sold online. I'm not saying I'm 100% sure it's V. noveboacensis,but it's the best fit I could find. Would definitely collect a few seeds from that one.

I can't see a match for Vernonia. Any other ideas? It is nice for foliage, but I'm concerned the snow will melt next spring and it will be 5 times larger.

The white flowers look partially open, or is that what they look like when fully open? If it isn't Vernonia, then I have no idea what it could be, but it's still a very cool looking composite, and the bigger the better imo.

Might #1 be white wood aster Eurybia divaricata?

Yes! That's it! I read your post and checked the plant this morning, and saw this:

Thanks so much! This bed is no longer shady enough, so in the spring I'll move it to some happier places. It's good news that this plant is a nice native!

Thanks to all of you for help with these plants.

It will seed itself around where it is happy. You won't need to move it. ;>)

It's one awesomely colored Eurybia. I'm just becoming familiarized with this plant myself. There were these unusual looking plants popping up in my yard that I kept pulling out because I thought they were weeds. The influence of this forum made me curious. I allowed most to grow, so I could get an i.d. Waiting for these plants to flower has seemed like an eternity. I kept checking for blooms and there were none. They go through a weird stage, where the leaves and stems appear greyish- white and look serpentine. Now they have taken on a darker green color and are putting out flower buds .I'm happy I decided to let them grow. They will be the icing on the cake of my late blooming flower party.

I would love some seeds of that plant. Will swap for any seed you desire, that is humanly possible to acquire!

I'll collect seeds when they are dried. Life is busy right now, so you're welcome to post to this thread every once in a while just to remind me! The seeds won't be ripe for a while, and my memory these days...

I'll be happy to send them.

I think I might move one of my plants into a much sunnier location next year, and see if it gets those same color variations. Forget about the seed request. Life is busy here too. Happy Growing !

No problem. Since NHBabs said they will seed where they are happy, and today I just realized that, given my list of existing garden chores, I will honestly not be transplanting them at all, I'm going to try to collect seed from them myself so I can plant some on the edge of woodland areas. Let me know if you change your mind and want seed.

I Will. Your Eurybia would be hard to forget, and I have an elephants memory. It will be interesting to see how a couple of mine do in full sun.

‘Tis time

Bumping for Jay. Don't know how to message you to get your address.

Deannatoby. Thanks for your offer. Turns out the plant is Eurybia divaricata,White Wood Aster and the coloring is common to the species . So,Thanks for coming back, it was most kind of you. Was watching a gardening show and Monty Don was planting these Eurybias; and they looked exactly like yours.. Already ordered them with my fall seed order,but thanks anyway.