Note that any herbicide containing dicamba should not be used in a given area more than twice per year. Again, a second application may be necessary to obtain adequate control. ![]() Plants are more sensitive to herbicides during this time. Herbicide applications can also be made in the spring, but should be timed to correspond to creeping Charlie’s blooming period (typically April to June). A second application can be made in the fall if needed. During this period, plants are drawing nutrients from their leaves and into their roots for storage over the winter, and herbicides are more effectively moved into the roots as well, resulting in better control. A mid to late autumn herbicide application (after the first frost) is often particularly effective. Dicamba, triclopyr, MCPP, 2,4-D or 2,4-DP applications for creeping Charlie control should be made when plants are actively growing. DO NOT mow the treated area for several days before and after an herbicide application. A general rule of thumb is to make applications when temperatures are in the mid 60s to low 80s, there is no rain expected for 24 hours following application, and there is little or no wind. When using an herbicide for creeping Charlie control, be sure to read and follow all label instructions of the product that you select to ensure that you use the product in the safest and most effective manner possible. In areas of a lawn with an extensive creeping Charlie infestation, it may be easier to use a broad-spectrum herbicide (e.g., glyphosate) to kill all of the vegetation in the area and then reseed the lawn. All of the products listed above can be used for treating lawns, but cannot be used in vegetable or flower gardens as many common vegetables and ornamentals are broadleaf plants that are very susceptible to these herbicides. Products containing 2,4-DP can also provide adequate control. This active ingredient is found in many commercially available homeowner lawn care products, oftentimes in combination with other herbicides such as dicamba (3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid), 2,4-D (2, 4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) and mecoprop or MCPP. The best choice for homeowners is a weed killer that contains triclopyr. Once plants are pulled, make sure to dispose of the plants in such a way that they cannot re-root.Īn alternative (and oftentimes more effective) means of controlling creeping Charlie is with a postemergence broadleaf herbicide. However, this may not be a viable option in heavily infested areas, as the extensive spreading stems of creeping Charlie can be difficult to completely remove. This is the control method of choice in vegetable or flower gardens. In areas where creeping Charlie has become established, try removing plants by hand. Alternatively, consider removing grass and growing shade-loving plants such as vinca, English ivy, pachysandra or hosta that compete well with weeds. Also, make sure to grow the most suitable type of turfgrass for the location (e.g., plant shade tolerant turfgrass varieties under trees). ![]() This can be accomplished by mowing regularly (to a height of two to three and one-half inches), fertilizing and watering appropriately, and overseeding in the fall. If creeping Charlie is invading a thin lawn, try to improve turf health and density to get weeds under control. If possible, improve soil drainage or water less frequently to dry the soil, and prune trees to open the canopy and increase light levels. Altering these moist, shady conditions can discourage growth of creeping Charlie. How can I control creeping Charlie? Creeping Charlie thrives in moist, shady spots such as under trees and shrubs, and along the north sides of buildings. Creeping Charlie is often confused with henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), which is a winter annual. When the plant is crushed, it produces a strong mint-like odor. In spring, small, bluish-purple,funnel-shaped flowers appear. ![]() The leaves are produced opposite each other on square (i.e., four-sided), creeping stems that root at the nodes. What does creeping Charlie look like? Creeping Charlie produces bright green, round or kidney-shaped leaves that have scalloped edges. Creeping Charlie is also known as ground ivy, gill-on-the-ground, and creeping Jenny. A variegated form of the plant is sometimes used in hanging baskets. Creeping Charlie was introduced into North America from Europe by early settlers who thought it would be a good groundcover for shade. What is creeping Charlie? Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) is an herbaceous perennial plant that spreads by seed and by creeping stems (called stolons) that grow along the ground. Susan Mahr and John Stier, UW Horticulture Creeping Charlie produces kidney-shaped leaves with scalloped edges on creeping stems
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