Chickweed Control

Chickweed (Stellaria media)

Most Common Location:

Landscape plantings, occasionally in lawns.

Cultural Control Options:

Hand removal; provide drier conditions and increase sunlight to encourage healthier turf grass growth.

Additional Weed Control Information:

Products containing MCPP and dicamba usually provide better results.

An annual whose seeds germinate late summer and into the fall, or sometimes early spring.