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Purslane

This low-lying annual weed, also known as pusley or little hogweed, can resurrect multiple times if not taken care of when young.

From spring and throughout the summer, you’ll find purslane in disturbed areas.

How to Identify
Purslane

Purslane is a creeping succulent that grows close to the ground with red stems and paddled-shaped leaves. This weed also blooms yellow, five-petaled flowers.

purslane growing close to the ground with red stems and paddled-shaped leaves with some bright yellow flowers beginning to bloom
Purslane plant

Prevent Purslane
In Your Lawn

Purslane can be controlled by hand weeding, killed with a post-emergent herbicide and prevented by maintaining a healthy lawn.

It’s best to hand weed and apply herbicide when the plant is young to prevent seeds from spreading. To make sure purslane doesn’t take over your lawn, fill out the form below to build and maintain a healthy lawn with our Deluxe Lawn Care Program and specialty services.

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