Common lespedeza is a wiry, clover-like summer weed that thrives in compacted, low-nitrogen soil.
- Scientific name
- Kummerowia striata
- Type
- Summer annual broadleaf
- Most visible
- June–September
How to Identify Common Lespedeza
- Three small oval leaflets
- Wiry, branching stems
- Small pink-purple flowers
- Forms low mats
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Germinates in spring and is most visible in mid to late summer.
How to Control Common Lespedeza
- Fertilize properly
- Aerate compacted soil
- Spot-treat with a selective herbicide labeled for the weed and safe for your grass type, following the label exactly