Common chickweed forms dense, bright-green mats in cool weather, especially in shady, moist spots.
- Scientific name
- Stellaria media
- Type
- Winter annual broadleaf
- Most visible
- January–April
How to Identify Common Chickweed
- Small, smooth, oval leaves in pairs
- Tiny white star-shaped flowers with split petals
- A single line of hairs along the stem
- Low, spreading mats
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Germinates in fall and grows through mild winter weather, dying in late spring.
How to Control Common Chickweed
- Apply a fall pre-emergent
- Hand-pull small patches
- Spot-treat with a selective herbicide labeled for the weed and safe for your grass type, following the label exactly