Dollarweed has round, coin-shaped leaves and is a sign that a lawn is getting too much water.
- Scientific name
- Hydrocotyle spp.
- Type
- Perennial broadleaf
- Most visible
- May–September
How to Identify Dollarweed (Pennywort)
- Round, shiny leaves about the size of a coin
- Stem attached at the center of the leaf
- Spreads by rhizomes and seed
- Small white flower clusters
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Grows in wet spots and overwatered lawns during warm months.
How to Control Dollarweed (Pennywort)
- Cut back watering frequency
- Fix drainage
- Spot-treat with a selective herbicide labeled for the weed and safe for your grass type, following the label exactly