Lawn Academy

Henbit

Henbit

Lamium Amplexicaule

Henbit is a winter annual broad-leaf weed.

Management

Chemical control is most effective when the weed actively growing.

Prevention

Maintaining appropriate cultural practices with a regular lawn treatment program.

Identification

  • Pink/purple flowers
  • Hairy leaves
  • Palmately veined
  • Tube-shaped flowers
  • White flowers

Causes

  • Cool areas
  • Moist areas
  • Fertile soil
  • Thin, weak areas