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Will Roundup Kill Violets?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Will Roundup Kill Violets?

In Landscape & Flower Beds
Kill wild violets growing in your landscape and flower beds with Roundup® Ready-To-Use Weed & Grass Killer III with Sure Shot® Wand. Just like wild violets growing in the lawn, the best time of year to treat them is in the fall when the active ingredient is quickly moved to the root system.

Does Roundup work on violets?

If you have a few scattered plants or a few confined areas, spot treat with an herbicide such as glyphosate (Roundup, Kleenup). ... Spot treating can also be done with the herbicide, triclopyr (Turflon). It will selectively kill violets and not damage the grass.

How do you kill violets but not grass?

Use a broadleaf killer that contains 2,4-D or Dicamba, and it will selectively kill the violets without damaging the grass. Another great wild violet herbicide is called Drive (quinclorac). Quinclorac is also sold in other lawn weed control products, under differing names.

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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.