WEED ID · ANNUAL OR PERENNIAL BROADLEAF
Khakiweed
Also called Khaki weed
A flat, tough mat that makes spiny burs. It handles dry weather, thins out your turf, and the burs stick to shoes and pets.
How to spot it
- Grows flat to the ground in a thick mat
- Stems are reddish and covered in fine hairs
- Small, glossy, dark green leaves in pairs
- Tiny whitish flowers that are easy to miss
- Spiny burs where the leaves meet the stem
Why it shows up
Khakiweed has a deep taproot and waxy leaves, so it handles dry spells. Seed sprouts after spring and summer rains. Stems also root where they touch the soil. The burs stick to fur, clothes, and equipment and carry seed to new spots.
How we treat it
Khakiweed is tough, so one visit is rarely enough. We spot treat young, growing plants with a product labeled for your grass type. We come back for repeat visits as it regrows. We also fertilize to thicken the lawn, since a dense lawn leaves less room for it.
What you can do
- Pull small plants before the burs form. Wear gloves.
- Check shoes and pets for burs before going back inside.
- Call in spring, when plants are small and growing.
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