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Eradicate purple weed #754029

Asked June 04, 2021, 4:02 PM EDT

How do we get rid of this weed taking over our yard? Tiny leaves with small purple flowers. Grows in a "bunch."

Deschutes County Oregon

Expert Response

Greetings,

To best assist you, can you please take a picture? You can then attach to your reply here and we can then identify and offer management options. 

Warm Regards,  Replied June 07, 2021, 9:53 AM EDT

I am attaching the photo you sent me here so that I can assign the question for identification/management. 

Warm Regards,  Replied June 07, 2021, 2:03 PM EDT

Hi there:

The weed in question is Redstem Filaree.

Control methods include good old hand pulling prior to flowers going to seed. Or, if you want to use a herbicide, you can apply a Broadleaf herbicide for infestations the lawn.  For larger areas where nothing else is growing, a nonselective herbicide is OK.  Please follow all instructions on the label and wear protective clothing when handling herbicides.  I've attached a information guide on the Redstem Filaree and a informative guide on when, how to treat all kinds of weeds in your home landscape. 

Redstem Filaree

Home Garden Landscape Weed Management Tactics

Hope you find this helpful.

Cristi Replied June 08, 2021, 2:35 PM EDT
Thank you for your help.
On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 11:35 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 08, 2021, 3:21 PM EDT

You're welcome.

Cristi Replied June 08, 2021, 7:06 PM EDT

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