broadleaf weed · annual
Lamium amplexicaule
Upright plant, 12–18 inches tall, with heart-shaped leaves and small purple or pink flowers clustered at the top.
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Henbit has shallow roots and pulls easily. Spraying is more efficient for large areas. It dies on its own in late spring heat but seeds heavily first.
Apply a broadleaf herbicide (2,4-D or 2,4-D + dicamba) in fall when henbit is still small, or early spring before it flowers.
Overseed in fall with quality grass seed to establish dense stand that crowds out henbit.
Overseed in fall with quality grass seed to establish a dense stand that crowds out henbit.
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Measure my lawn — it's free →Upright plant, 12–18 inches tall, with heart-shaped leaves and small purple or pink flowers clustered at the top.
Dig or spray. Henbit has shallow roots and pulls easily. Spraying is more efficient for large areas. It dies on its own in late spring heat but seeds heavily first.
Henbit is rated moderate to control. Consistent treatment over a season usually does the job.
Overseed in fall with quality grass seed to establish a dense stand that crowds out henbit.