Invasive (for my lawn at least) flowering plant(s) - Ask Extension
I'm looking to identify the two, I believe separate, flowering ground covering plants. They've invaded my lawn and I'd like to get rid my yard of thei...
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Invasive (for my lawn at least) flowering plant(s) #880893
Asked August 09, 2024, 8:59 PM EDT
I'm looking to identify the two, I believe separate, flowering ground covering plants. They've invaded my lawn and I'd like to get rid my yard of their presence. See attached photo.Thank you
Charlevoix County Michigan
Expert Response
I recognize the white flower as either hedge or field bindweed. More info in the attached links:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/diseases/field-bindweed?language_id=#gallery
https://blogs.cornell.edu/weedid/859-2/
https://extension.psu.edu/the-noxious-persistent-invasive-and-perennial-bindweeds
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/nebraska-invasive-weed-field-bindweed
I'm sorry I am unable to identify the purple flower. I suggest you send this photo or maybe a more detailed photo of the purple flower and plant to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics (Plant & Pest Diagnostics-MSU) for a positive identification.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/diseases/field-bindweed?language_id=#gallery
https://blogs.cornell.edu/weedid/859-2/
https://extension.psu.edu/the-noxious-persistent-invasive-and-perennial-bindweeds
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/nebraska-invasive-weed-field-bindweed
I'm sorry I am unable to identify the purple flower. I suggest you send this photo or maybe a more detailed photo of the purple flower and plant to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics (Plant & Pest Diagnostics-MSU) for a positive identification.
