Polygonum pensylvanicum

Pennsylvania Smartweed

Synonyms

Pinkweed, Purple-head

ID Characteristics

Life cycle: Summer annual
Growth Habit: Prostrate
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Smooth
Leaf Hairs: Sparse
Leaf Structure: Lanceolate to elliptic or egg-shaped
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Root Type: Shallow taproot with fibrous roots
Flower Color: Bright pink to white

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Herbicidal Control Options

  • Preemergence: Selective control option not available
  • Post Emergence: Chlorsulfuron, Florasulam, Sulfometuron

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