This broadleaf weed is often found growing in thin lawn areas with under-fertilized, poor soil but can adapt to other conditions.

Lespedeza Facts:

• Found in summer to fall
• Summer annual
• Forms 15" to 18"  low-growing patches
• Wiring stems with trifoliate (arranged in threes), oblong leaflets with a prominent mid-vein, and a short point at the ends
• Pink to purple small flowers appear in late summer.
• Spreads by seeds

Control Tips:

• Moderate effort to control by spraying with selective herbicide after weeds emerge.
• Thick turfgrass areas will yield fewer weeds. Fertilize regularly, aerate and overseed each fall.
• Mowing at 3-4" will encourage a healthy lawn and reduce weed growth. 
• Irrigate lawn areas regularly so they receive 1-2" of water each week. 
• Proactive, comprehensive lawn care programs are recommended for best control.

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