Control of the Most Common Invasive Plants in Laurel Park
Japanese Stiltgrass
Description - Annual grass, emerges in early Spring and sets seed in early Fall. Dies with first killing frost.
Control Timing & Methods - Winter before seed germination apply pre-emergence/soil active herbicide to prevent seed germination. Late Summer to early Fall, cut/mow before seed set or apply foliar herbicide. May need to repeat up to 3 years to deplete seed bank in soil.
Other Sources - NC Extension Service
Photos - Follow this link to photos on this website
Miscanthus in Late Summer
Miscanthus in Early Winter - Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org