diff --git a/jquery.flot.js b/jquery.flot.js
index 2855d2e..4def83c 100644
--- a/jquery.flot.js
+++ b/jquery.flot.js
@@ -2626,7 +2626,10 @@ Licensed under the MIT license.
 
         function insertLegend() {
 
-            placeholder.find(".legend").remove();
+            if (options.legend.container!= null)
+                $(options.legend.container).html("");
+            else
+                placeholder.find(".legend").remove();
 
             if (!options.legend.show)
                 return;