broadleaf weed · annual

How to Kill Prostrate Spurge

Euphorbia maculata

Dig or spraymoderate to controlLawn & beds

What Prostrate Spurge looks like

Low-growing mat of reddish stems with tiny oval leaves and small white or reddish flowers; bleeds milky sap when broken.

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Best approach: Dig or spray

Spurge has a central taproot and pulls easily when soil is moist. Wear gloves — the milky sap can irritate skin. Spray for large areas or if it keeps coming back.

Chemical treatment

Use a post-emergent broadleaf herbicide (2,4-D, dicamba, or glyphosate for spot treatment) in spring or early summer while plants are young.

Non-chemical management

Alleviate soil compaction, water appropriately, and maintain dense turf in thin, dry spots.

How to stop Prostrate Spurge coming back

Alleviate soil compaction, water appropriately, and maintain dense turf in thin, dry spots.

Recommended products for Prostrate Spurge

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Pendimethalin, Dicambagranular$30-$45 (11.31 lb bag, covers 4,000 sq ft)
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FAQ

What does Prostrate Spurge look like?

Low-growing mat of reddish stems with tiny oval leaves and small white or reddish flowers; bleeds milky sap when broken.

What's the best way to kill Prostrate Spurge?

Dig or spray. Spurge has a central taproot and pulls easily when soil is moist. Wear gloves — the milky sap can irritate skin. Spray for large areas or if it keeps coming back.

Is Prostrate Spurge hard to get rid of?

Prostrate Spurge is rated moderate to control. Consistent treatment over a season usually does the job.

How do I stop Prostrate Spurge coming back?

Alleviate soil compaction, water appropriately, and maintain dense turf in thin, dry spots.

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