WEED ID · PERENNIAL BROADLEAF
Frogfruit
Also called Matchweed, turkey tangle fogfruit, Lippia
A low, creeping plant with tiny flowers. Some people grow it on purpose as a groundcover, but it also creeps into lawns where it is not wanted.
How to spot it
- Creeping, smooth mat that hugs the ground
- Stems root where they touch the soil
- Small leaves, widest near the tip, with teeth only near the tip
- Tiny button-like flowers, white to lavender or purple
- Blooms from spring into fall
Why it shows up
Frogfruit spreads along the ground on creeping stems that root as they go. It handles dry or wet soil, full sun, and some shade. It moves into thin spots in a lawn.
How we treat it
If you do not want it in your lawn, we spot treat with a product labeled for your grass type. It can take repeat visits as the runners regrow. We also fertilize to keep your turf thick. In beds, we can pull it out by hand. If you like it, tell us and we will leave it alone.
What you can do
- Decide if you want it. Some people like it as a groundcover.
- Pull the runners out, not just the tops.
- Keep the lawn thick so it has less room to creep in.
WANT IT HANDLED?
Let a licensed applicator take it from here.
Tell us about your lawn. We’ll get back to you with a free quote.
Prefer to talk? 817-382-1722Licensed applicator, Texas Department of Agriculture · License #0984138