Virginia buttonweed becomes more troublesome and thrives in poorly drained or overly moist lawns caused by excessive rainfall or frequent irrigation. Its shiny, dark green, lance-shaped leaves are oppositely arranged on the stems and have no petioles (stalks that attach leaves to stems).

How do I get rid of Virginia Buttonweed?

Because of the way it can spread by seed and rhizomes, hand pulling virginia buttonweed is not going to successfully get rid of it. The best option is using a post-emergent herbicide and spot spraying it rather than using a blanket application as this will risk damaging the desired turf.

Where did Virginia Buttonweed come from?

Virginia buttonweed is a deep-rooted perennial with prostrate or spreading branches. It usually proliferates in moist to wet areas and can tolerate mowing heights as low as one-half inch. The species is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is found from New Jersey, west to Missouri and south into the Gulf Coast states.