Lawn Academy

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