broadleaf weed · annual
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Rosette of deeply lobed basal leaves with a tall flower stalk. Small white flowers produce distinctive heart-shaped seed pods along the stem.
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Easy to pull — shallow taproot comes out cleanly. Pull before the heart-shaped seed pods form to prevent spreading. In flower beds, hand-pulling is the best approach.
Hand-pull before seed pods form. Easy to remove due to shallow taproot.
Maintain dense turf or thick mulch. Pull seedlings early before they bolt and set seed.
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Measure my lawn — it's free →Rosette of deeply lobed basal leaves with a tall flower stalk. Small white flowers produce distinctive heart-shaped seed pods along the stem.
Hand-pull or dig. Easy to pull — shallow taproot comes out cleanly. Pull before the heart-shaped seed pods form to prevent spreading. In flower beds, hand-pulling is the best approach.
Shepherd's Purse is rated easy to control. Most homeowners can handle it in one or two treatments.
Maintain dense turf or thick mulch. Pull seedlings early before they bolt and set seed.