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How do I get rid of this invasive weed? #865097

Asked April 19, 2024, 10:50 AM EDT

Please tell me how I can eradicate this invasive weed.

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

That is a terribly invasive weed called Lesser Celandine.
It has taken over wide swaths of ground from our native plants that should be there, and it is difficult to
It is a spring ephemeral, meaning it blooms briefly in spring and soon after dies back and disappears until the following spring.
Here is our page on it, including control options: 
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/lesser-celandine/


Christine
Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 19, 2024, 3:10 PM EDT
Thank you very, very much for your speedy reply.

Chris Coyle

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The Question Asker Replied April 19, 2024, 3:51 PM EDT
You're welcome. Enjoy your weekend.
Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 19, 2024, 3:54 PM EDT

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