Saturday, May 5, 2012

Japanese Stiltgrass

Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), at first glance, is one of the prettiest groundcovers, so light and gentle blowing in the breeze. It is herbaceous and looks like a low soft bamboo. But do not be tempted to introduce this invasive annual grass to your yard. If you have a managed landscape, begin eradication at first sight.

Roundup kills the emerged plants, but the seeds form young and fly far, so hit it before it seeds and keep your eyes peeled.

Snapshot is a rather pricey pre-emerge herbicide, but it prevents the seeds from germinating in open spaces. Unfortunately, you cannot spread Snapshot in your perennial borders. The only way to remove the unwanted aggressor from your beds is to get down on your hands and knees and start pulling.

I don't have a picture for you because I killed it all (or so I think).

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