Green kyllinga is a low, mat-forming sedge that spreads by rhizomes, often in wet or overwatered lawns.
- Scientific name
- Kyllinga brevifolia
- Type
- Perennial sedge
- Most visible
- June–September
How to Identify Green Kyllinga
- Triangular stems
- Round, green seed heads
- Dense, low mats
- Spreads by rhizomes
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Most common in moist areas and lawns watered too often.
How to Control Green Kyllinga
- Reduce irrigation frequency
- Use a sedge-specific herbicide
- Keep turf thick with proper mowing height, watering, and feeding so seedlings can't establish