Lawn Academy

Foxtail

Foxtail

Setaria Glauca / Setaria Viridis

Foxtail is one of the most troublesome weeds in lawns and is commonly confused with crabgrass.

Management

Professional weed control is the only way to ensure removal without damaging the desired grass.

Prevention

Maintain proper cultural practices such as proper watering and mowing will produce a healthy lawn absent of Foxtail.

Identification

  • Yellow Foxtail:
    Long, golden dead heads
    Coarse
    Hairy
  • Green Foxtail:
    Clump-forming
    Bright Green

Causes

  • Soil temperatures of 65° for 3 consecutive days
  • Stressed areas
  • Compacted soil that is rich n nitrogen