What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryYellow Sweet CloverDESCRIPTION: Yellow sweet clover is a type of weed that is known for its yellow flowers and sweet fragrance. It is often found in fields and along roadsides, and can grow quite tall, up to 6 feet in some cases. Despite its sweet smell, it is not typically used for …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryYellow SalsifyDESCRIPTION: Yellow salsify is a plant that is known for its bright yellow flowers that resemble dandelions. It grows tall and thin, with long, narrow leaves that are slightly prickly to the touch. The plant produces a tall stem that holds the flower head high above the surrounding foliage. When the …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryWhite CloverDESCRIPTION: White clover, also known as “shamrock,” is a small plant with leaves made up of three small leaflets that are usually white or light green in color. It often grows in patches in lawns or fields and is easily recognizable by its distinctive shape. White clover is known for attracting …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGallerySmartweedDESCRIPTION: Smartweed is a plant that grows in damp areas like wetlands, marshes, and the banks of streams or ponds. It’s a green, leafy plant that can grow up to 3 feet tall. When you touch or crush the leaves, they have a spicy or peppery smell. The flowers are small and …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryShepherd’s PurseDESCRIPTION: Shepherd’s purse is a type of weed that is commonly found in gardens, fields, and other open spaces. It has small, white flowers and distinctive seed pods that are shaped like tiny purses, hence the name. Despite being a weed, shepherd’s purse is actually edible and has been used for …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryQuackgrassDESCRIPTION: Quackgrass is a cool-season grass that has long, flat, green leaves that grow from a thick, underground stem called a rhizome. These rhizomes spread quickly and make it difficult to get rid of the plant once it has established itself in an area. In the summer, quackgrass produces tall spikes of …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryLambsquartersDESCRIPTION: Lambsquarters is a fast-growing annual that can grow up to 6 feet tall, with green leaves that are shaped like a goose’s foot. The leaves are often coated with a powdery substance that easily rubs off, and the stems are slightly fuzzy. It is a very hardy plant that can be …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryKnotweedDESCRIPTION: Knotweed is the common name given to a genus named Polygonum that includes around 130 different species that are almost all commonly referred to as knotweed or buckwheat. The most common species in the United States is the Japanese knotweed. This plant, native to East Asia, was introduced to North American …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryHairy BittercressDESCRIPTION: This plant is a small and delicate herb that one might find growing in damp places like riverbanks or wet grasslands. It has tiny white or pinkish flowers that bloom in early spring and early summer. Its leaves are shaped like tiny arrowheads. It can be quite invasive and can …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryFleabaneDESCRIPTION: Fleabane is an annual wildflower that looks very similar to a daisy. They can grow up to three feet tall and are often found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides. They are hardy little flowers that can tolerate a range of temperatures and weather conditions. Many people appreciate the beauty …