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Creeping Charlie (Lawns)

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Problem Info

A ground-hugging weed with creeping stems grows in moist, shady areas of the lawn. The leaves are oval to round and up to 1 inch long. Yellow flowers, 3/4 inch in diameter, appear from spring to fall. Also called moneywort or creeping Jenny, creeping Charlie invades areas of the lawn where grass won''t grow. It is sometimes planted as a groundcover in shaded, moist rock gardens.

Analysis

Lysimachia nummularia Also called moneywort or creeping Jenny, this weed invades areas of the lawn where grass won''t grow because of shade and constantly moist soil. It is a perennial weed that reproduces by creeping stems that root easily at their joints wherever they touch the soil. It also reproduces by seeds. Creeping Charlie is sometimes planted as a groundcover in shaded, moist rock gardens.

Solution Advice

Improve the soil drainage.

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