Common Chickweed
Stellaria media
About Common Chickweed
This low-growing, sprawling weed features small, oval leaves and tiny white star-shaped flowers, often forming dense mats in lawns and garden beds. Common chickweed thrives in cool, moist conditions frequently found in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood, where it competes with turfgrass for nutrients and water. Its rapid growth and ability to spread quickly make it a persistent challenge for homeowners aiming to maintain healthy, weed-free lawns.
Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Common Chickweed regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Common Chickweed
- Scientific Name
- Stellaria media
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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