Description
Quack grass is an invasive perennial weed that spreads through underground rhizomes. Its leaves are long, narrow, and rough to the touch, and it can quickly colonize lawns, making the turf uneven and more difficult to maintain.
Family: Poaceae
Type: Perennial
Appearance Season: Spring and summer
Causes
Colonizes thin areas or poorly maintained soils, often after lawn damage.
Prevention
- Maintain a dense, healthy lawn to help prevent its establishment.
- Overseed bare spots to thicken the lawn.
- Aerate and fertilize the soil regularly.
Control
- Manually pull out the plants, making sure to remove the rhizomes as well.
- Mow regularly to weaken the plant and limit its spread.
- Overseed damaged areas if necessary.