what is this plant?

[jaikema]

we had some soil dropped off and found this growing out of the soil. I noticed there are others just comming out of the ground that are about 1" tall

[Eeyore]

I really don't know but it looks like a shrub or tree of some kind. You could put it into a pot and nurture it until you decide if it is something worth keeping or not.

[jaikema]

thank you That is what i was thinking! looks like a nice plant just landed on my lap. the leaves are furry to the touch, and the stem is green with redish stripes, would still like to know what it might be.

[davefrombc]

I also have no clue to the identity of that plant , but the colouration definitely makes it one I'd hang onto and see what it matures into .. It doesn't look like a shrub or tree; the stems don't look woody at all.

[jaikema]

you are right the stem is not that woody, also noticed that there are +\- 15 more younger plants growing (up to on inch). they are hardy the dirt was moved many times and pushed by a loader before they grew.

[OGrubber]

Looks like one of the very many varieties of amaranthus to me.
"Pygmy Torch" and "Velvet Curtains" both, are a red/burgundy.

[Elena Zimmerman]

I got Russian Princess Lobelia this spring and it looks very similar atm.

[jaikema]

I think the amaranthus Velvet Curtains looks right,
thank you all for your help