Yellow Sweet Clover

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 …

Yellow Salsify

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 …

Wild Violet

What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryWild VioletDESCRIPTION: Wild violet is a plant that you might find growing in a forest or on the edge of a field. It has pretty heart-shaped leaves that look like they belong in a fairy tale. The flowers are a lovely purple or blue-violet color, and they might remind you of pansies …

White Clover

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 …

Velvetleaf

What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryVelvetleafDESCRIPTION: Velvetleaf is a plant with big, soft, and fuzzy leaves that feel like velvet to the touch. The leaves are heart-shaped and can grow up to several inches wide. The plant itself can grow quite tall, sometimes reaching up to 6 feet in height. Its flowers are bright yellow and can …

Stinging Nettle

What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryStinging NettleDESCRIPTION: Stinging nettle is a wild plant that can be found in many parts of the world. It has long, pointy leaves with tiny hairs that can sting you if you touch them. The plant can grow up to several feet tall and is often found in areas with moist soil …

Smartweed

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 …

Shepherd’s Purse

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 …

Ragweed

What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryRagweedDESCRIPTION: Ragweed is a type of plant that can be found in many parts of the world, especially in North America. It usually grows in fields, meadows, and along roadsides, and it’s quite tall and bushy with green leaves and stems. One thing that makes ragweed stand out is that it produces …

Quickweed

What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryQuickweedDESCRIPTION: Quickweed is a type of plant that you might find growing in your garden or along the side of the road. It’s a tall, green plant with small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The leaves are thin and pointed, and they grow in pairs along the stem. Quickweed gets …