Pennywort (Dollarweed)
Hydrocotyle spp.
About Pennywort (Dollarweed)
This low-growing weed features round, shiny leaves with scalloped edges, often resembling small coins, which is why it’s commonly called Dollarweed. Thriving in moist, shaded areas like those found in Spring Hill and Franklin lawns, it spreads rapidly through creeping stems, creating dense patches that compete with turfgrass for nutrients and water. Its persistence makes it a challenging weed to manage in Middle Tennessee landscapes.
Pennywort (Dollarweed) (Hydrocotyle spp.) 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 Pennywort (Dollarweed) 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
- Pennywort (Dollarweed)
- Scientific Name
- Hydrocotyle spp.
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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