- Types of Weeds<\/a><\/li>
- Most Common Weeds in Mississippi<\/a>
- Nutsedge (Cyperus spp.)<\/a><\/li>
- Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.)<\/a><\/li>
- Hairy Crabweed (Fatoua villosa)<\/a><\/li>
- Carolina Geranium (Geranium carolinianum)<\/a><\/li>
- Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum)<\/a><\/li>
- Shepherd\u2019s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)<\/a><\/li>
- Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica L.)<\/a><\/li>
- Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta)<\/a><\/li>
- Chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria)<\/a><\/li>
- Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Controlling Weeds in Mississippi<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Types of Weeds<\/h2>
Most weeds come in two varieties: broadleaf weeds and grassy weeds.<\/p>
- Broadleaf weeds<\/strong> have netlike veins in their leaves, nodes containing one or more leaves, and showy flowers. Their growth habits and leaf structure set them apart from grasses.<\/li>
- Grassy weeds<\/strong> start as a single leaf before developing hollow, rounded stems and closed, hard joints. Because they look like part of your lawn, they\u2019re hard to find at first. <\/li> <\/ul>
Weeds can either be annual or perennial.<\/p>
- Annual weeds<\/strong> germinate, grow, and die in a year. They seed in the spring, grow in summer, and die in fall.<\/li>
- Perennial weeds<\/strong> grow for two or more years if they aren\u2019t removed. They become dormant in winter and return once temperatures start rising. <\/li> <\/ul>
Most Common Weeds in Mississippi<\/h2>
Nutsedge (Cyperus spp<\/em>.)<\/h3>
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Photo credit: NY State IPM Program at Cornell University<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure> Nutsedge is so aggressive and invasive that one plant can cause an infestation. It likes moist areas of your lawn and quickly grows in the Magnolia State\u2019s warm weather.<\/p>
Two types of nutsedge<\/a> grow in Mississippi: yellow and purple. Yellow nutsedge has yellow leaves and flowers, while purple nutsedge has dark green leaves and purple flowers. Their triangular or V-shaped stems set them apart from the grass they grow in.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Sedge<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Herbicides, proper moisture levels, changing landscape plantings to add more shade.<\/p>
For more information, check out our nutsedge control guide<\/a>.<\/p>
Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Matt Lavin<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Crabgrass germinates in spring, grows in summer, and dies with the first frost. It likes hot weather and drought conditions and its rapid growth makes it extremely hard to contain.<\/p>
Crabgrass tends to sprout when your lawn is unhealthy. For example, mowing your lawn too frequently or too short helps it grow while the rest of your lawn is stressed out. Watering your lawn insufficiently gives it enough moisture to grow at the expense of the rest of your lawn.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Grassy<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Annual<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Maintain a healthy lawn, use corn gluten meal<\/a>, apply pre-emergent herbicides.<\/p>
Check out our crabgrass control<\/a> article for more information.<\/p>
Hairy Crabweed (Fatoua villosa<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Michael Becker<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Also known as mulberryweed, hairy crabweed<\/a> is an annual that gets its name from its hairy leaves and stems. It sprouts clusters of petal-less flowers that range from green to purple.<\/p>
Hairy crabweed prefers moist, shady areas. Once it finds a suitable habitat, it will produce millions of seeds and spread uncontrollably.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Annual<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Add a 2-inch layer of mulch, apply pre-emergent herbicide.<\/p>
Carolina Geranium (Geranium carolinianum<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Alabama Extension<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Carolina geranium is a winter annual with long stems that range from green to red. At the tips of these stems are flowers that have five petals and range from white to pink. However, it is most commonly identified by its long, pointed head that produces multiple seeds and can withstand prolonged dormancy underground.<\/p>
Carolina geranium<\/a> commonly occurs in poor soils and near dry areas like landscape beds and thin turf. Once established, it\u2019s hard to control with herbicides.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Annual<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Proper lawn care, herbicide, pulling them out by hand, mowing. <\/p>
Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum<\/em>)<\/h3>
![\"closuep](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dallisgrass-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Harry Rose<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Dallisgrass is a perennial bunchgrass with short rhizomes and thick fibrous roots. It has a hairy, red-tinged base that\u2019s usually inflated. It likes clay and loamy soils and is well-adapted to central and southern Mississippi.<\/p>
Dallisgrass<\/a> grows and produces seeds rapidly, which tends to smother and keep other native grasses from flourishing. The best way to control it is to dig out young plants before they form rhizomes or set seed.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Dig out young weeds, use herbicides, maintain your lawn.<\/p>
Shepherd\u2019s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris<\/em>)<\/h3>
![\"closeup](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shepherds-Purse-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Andreas Rockstein<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Shepherd\u2019s purse is an annual that blooms during the spring to mid-summer. After the flowers come flat pointed seedpods that are said to resemble the leather purses of shepherds during the Middle Ages, hence the name.<\/p>
Shepherd\u2019s purse<\/a> grows in any cultivated soil or lighting situation except for heavy shade. When grown on salty land, it will absorb the salt and sweeten the soil.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Annual<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Till and mow before it flowers, use herbicides (particularly, dicamba and metsulfuron).<\/p>
Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica L.<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Fredlyfish4<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> As its name implies, spring beauty<\/a> is considered a \u201csign of spring\u201d because it\u2019s one of the earliest blooming flowers. These flowers are pink or white with darker pink veins. Its seeds are small and are released when the capsule fruit breaks open.<\/p>
Spring beauty has a short life span, so many choose to leave it alone and admire its beauty. Its low growing habit means mowing won\u2019t keep it in check.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>
Best Way to Control Them: <\/strong>Leave it alone (it has a short life span), use broadleaf herbicides, use proper lawn control practices<\/p>
Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Katja Schulz<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Hairy bittercress is either a winter or summer annual, depending on the location. Alternately arranged leaflets grow on its branching stems, which can grow up to 12 inches. At the end of these stems is a flower consisting of four white petals.<\/p>
Improving drainage helps deter hairy bittercress<\/a> unless you have severe infestations. In this case, you\u2019ll need chemical treatment.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Annual<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Improving drainage, post-emergent herbicides.<\/p>
Chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo credit: Dinesh Valke<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure> Also known as gripeweed, leafflower, or little mimosa, chamberbitter<\/a> is an annual that emerges around May or June when the soil temperatures hit around 70\u00b0F. It grows tall and thin with smooth leaves. It produces numerous seeds over a large area.<\/p>
Chamberbitter has an extensive root system and a high shade tolerance. It germinates later in the spring than most weeds, making it hard to control.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Annual<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Mow frequently, pull weeds by hand, use herbicides<\/p>
Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta<\/em>)<\/h3>
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Photo Credit: Jomegat<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Yellow woodsorrel is a low-spreading perennial with clover-like leaves and yellow flowers (see our article comparing clover and oxalis<\/a>). It grows fastest in spring or fall and prefers soils that range from dry to moist and well-drained.<\/p>
Once established, yellow woodsorrel<\/a> is extremely hard to remove, so make sure its seeds don\u2019t germinate. Removing weeds by hand is an effective countermeasure, as are most pre-emergent herbicides.<\/p>
Appearance: <\/strong>Broadleaf<\/p>
Life Cycle: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>
Best Way to Control It: <\/strong>Use pre- and post-emergent herbicides.<\/p>
Controlling Weeds in Mississippi<\/h2>
There are two ways to remove weeds \u2013 manually or with herbicides.<\/p>
Manual weed control is time-consuming and laborious, but you don\u2019t have to use chemicals. Either remove the weeds by hand or use a tool.<\/p>
If there are too many weeds to pick out by hand, herbicides are the way to go. Choose between pre-emergent herbicides and post-emergent herbicides depending on the situation:<\/p>
Check out our guide on weed control<\/a> to learn more about herbicides and various other weed prevention tactics.<\/p>
FAQ<\/h2>
Can I use mulch to kill weeds?<\/h3>
It helps. Mulch blocks weeds from getting sunlight and prevents new weeds from sprouting.<\/p>
Why are weeds bad for my lawn?<\/h3>
Because they steal water, sunlight, and nutrients from plants that need them. In the process, they make your lawn weaker and more vulnerable to disease, infestation, and drought.<\/p>
Why do weeds appear in my lawn?<\/h3>
Weeds appear for the following reasons:<\/p>
- Compacted soil<\/li>
- Poor drainage<\/li>
- Lower pH soils<\/li>
- Mowing too short<\/li>
- Not enough water <\/li> <\/ul>
What Mississippi grass types resist weeds?<\/h3>
Zoysiagrass and centipedegrass can both crowd out weeds due to their growth pattern. You can read about them and other varieties in our Mississippi grass guide<\/a>.<\/p>
Hiring a Professional<\/h2>
Countless Mississippi weeds threaten to steal valuable sunlight, water, and nutrients from your lawn. But with proper lawn care and weed control, you can bring these thieves to justice. And we can help – we have lawn care pros<\/a> across the Magnolia State who will eradicate these weeds and keep them from coming back.<\/p>
Main Image Credit: Spring Beauties \/ Arthur T. LaBar<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Perennial weeds<\/strong> grow for two or more years if they aren\u2019t removed. They become dormant in winter and return once temperatures start rising. <\/li> <\/ul>
- Grassy weeds<\/strong> start as a single leaf before developing hollow, rounded stems and closed, hard joints. Because they look like part of your lawn, they\u2019re hard to find at first. <\/li> <\/ul>
- Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.)<\/a><\/li>
- Most Common Weeds in Mississippi<\/a>