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Stalky Grass #868764

Asked May 16, 2024, 4:35 PM EDT

I live in New Brighton and have some undesirable grass or weed in my lawn. It is stalky, cylindrical and light green in color. Stalk is about 1/32 to 1/16 inch in diameter and essentially has no blade of grass. It appears to grow in patches about 4- 6 inches wide and grows at an angle. Looks ugly. It is growing in dense lawn. Has not been a problem in the past. Could this be an annual that will disappear.? Would ordinary weed killer kill it? Can I bring a sample to UMN Extension to ID? What can I do to prevent this from infesting my lawn?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
I can probably identify it and give you management suggestions if you send me a well focused 2+ meg cell phone picture.
Otherwise you can send it to the U for ID.   https://pdc.umn.edu/
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied May 16, 2024, 5:35 PM EDT

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