Scleranthus annus ( Knawel )

Small green flowers and narrow, pointed leaves on winter annual weed. Weed common to the Easterm half of the United States. Seed reproduction.

Important Info : Weed common to the Easterm half of the United States. Seed reproduction.

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Characteristics

Cultivar: n/a
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Size: Height: 0 ft. to 0 ft.
Width: 0 ft. to 0 ft.
Plant Category: annuals and biennials,
Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, seed start,
Foliage Characteristics:
Flower Characteristics:
Flower Color: greens,
Tolerances: drought, heat & humidity, pollution, seashore, slope, wind,

Requirements

Bloomtime Range: not applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant
Light Range: Any
pH Range: Not defined for this plant
Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Clay Loam
Water Range: Any

Plant Care

Fertilizing

Light

Watering

Planting

Problems

Weeds : Preventing Weeds and Grass

Weeds rob your plants of water, nutrients and light. They can harbor pests and diseases. Before planting, remove weeds either by hand or by spraying an herbicide according to label directions. Another alternative is to lay plastic over the area for a couple of months to kill grass and weeds.

You may apply a pre-emergent herbicide prior to planting, but be sure that it is labeled for the plants you are wishing to grow. Existing beds may be spot sprayed with a nonselective herbicide, but be careful to shield those plants you do not want to kill. Non-selective means that it will kill everything it comes in contact with.

Mulch plants with a 3 inch layer of pinestraw, pulverized bark, or compost. Mulch conserves moisture, keeps weeds down, and makes it easier to pull when necessary.

Porous landscape or open weave fabric works too, allowing air and water to be exchanged.