Common Chickweed
Chickweed is a winter annual that grows from seeds, sprouting in fall. It's a sprawling, succulent plant that usually grows about 2 inches high in lawns, but can be taller in garden beds. Small, soft green leaves line hairy stems, and tiny white flowers bloom in clusters on the stems' ends. Seeds are spread by wind and birds.
Chickweed thrives in cool, wet weather and forms a dense mat that competes for nutrients with neighboring plants.
Location
Chickweed is found throughout the United States.
Related or Similar Plants
Mouse-ear chickweed, sticky chickweed.
Cultural Solutions
- Avoid overwatering, especially in shady areas.
- Hoe, pull or spot-treat seedlings before they set seed.
- Mulch planting beds to smother weeds.
- Overseed thinning grass
- Mow lawns as high as possible.
3-In-1 Weed And Feed For Southern Lawns-12.5 lb. Bag
3-In-1 Weed And Feed For Southern Lawns-12.5 lb. Bag
- Kills listed weeds including Dollarweed, Dandelion and Clover.
- Feeds, greens and strengthens your lawn.
- Prevents broadleaf and grassy weeds PLUS CRABGRASS up to 6 MONTHS.
Season Long Weed Control For Lawns-29 oz. Ready-To-Spray
Season Long Weed Control For Lawns-29 oz. Ready-To-Spray
- Post-Emergent: Kills existing listed broadleaf weeds
- Won't harm lawns
- Apply anytime spring through fall when temperatures are between 50º-90ºF
All-In-One Lawn Weed & Crabgrass Killer Ready-To-Use-1.3 Gallon Ready-To-Use
All-In-One Lawn Weed & Crabgrass Killer Ready-To-Use-1.3 Gallon Ready-To-Use
- Kills over 200 listed broadleaf weeds like Dandelion and Clover
- PLUS controls listed grassy weeds like Crabgrass
- Won't harm lawns when applied as directed*
*When used as directed. Not for use on St. Augustinegrass (including Floratam variety), Bahiagrass, Carpetgrass, Centipedegrass or Dichondra.
Southern Weed Killer For Lawns-32 oz. Ready-To-Spray
Southern Weed Killer For Lawns-32 oz. Ready-To-Spray
- Kills 200+ broadleaf weeds in St. Augustinegrass, Centipedegrass and other Southern lawns
- One simple application kills Dandelions, Clover and more
- Rainproof in one hour
- 32 oz. Ready-To-Spray treats up to 16,000 sq. ft.
- 40 oz. Concentrate treats up to 20,000 sq. ft.
*Not for use on Dichondra, Carpetgrass, Floratam variety of St. Augustinegrass or desirable Clovers.
Brush Killer Plus Ready-To-Use-1.3 Gallon Bottle
Brush Killer Plus Ready-To-Use-1.3 Gallon Bottle
- Kills Kudzu, Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Blackberry and Bramble
- PLUS kills 70+ other types of listed weeds and brush
