FEATURED WEED
Broadleaf Plantain
Plantago major
Description
This plant has a short, thick taproot that forms a rosette of leaves that lay flat to the ground. The leaves have three to five prominent parallel veins, and flowers appear on leafless, unbranched stalks. Broadleaf plantain adapts well to most sites — including dry or wet conditions, heavy soils and very low mowing heights.
CONTROL TIPS
Broadleaf plantain can be best controlled with postemergence herbicides containing triclopyr — such as Turflon® Ester Ultra specialty herbicide. Helpful turf management practices include conducting soil aeration, avoiding overwatering and using the proper mower cutting height for each turf species. Once under control, dense stands of turf and ornamentals will shade the soil surface — making establishment of new plantain seedlings difficult.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit the Weed Watch Digital Edition.
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