Quackgrass

(Elytrigia Repens)

Photos

Quackgrass

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Seed Head

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Leaf Blades

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Roots

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Background

Quackgrass is a native of the Mediterranean. It infects rangelands, pastures, and lawns. It adapts well to most soils.

Description

Quackgrass is a perennial grass which grows 1 to 3 feet tall. It reproduces by seed and rhizomes, the rhizomes can penetrate hard soil. leaf blades are up to 1 inch wide. Seed heads are 3 to 4 inches long and narrow.

Control

Bio-control is not available. Herbicides offer fair control for small infestations when applied from early spring to winter.