Lawn Weeds With Purple Flowers

Lawn weeds with purple flowers can vary depending on the region and specific growing conditions, but some common ones include:

1. Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea): Also known as ground ivy, this weed has small, round leaves with scalloped edges and produces clusters of small, purple, funnel-shaped flowers. It tends to spread quickly and can be difficult to eradicate.

2. Wild Violets (Viola spp.): These perennial weeds have heart-shaped leaves and produce small, violet to deep purple flowers. They prefer shady, moist areas and can form dense mats that crowd out grass.

3. Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule): This weed has square stems and produces small, tubular, purple flowers. The leaves are roundish, opposite, and have a scalloped edge. Henbit is often seen in early spring.

4. Purple Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum): Similar to henbit, but with more triangular leaves that are often tinged with purple. It also has square stems and small, purple flowers. The upper leaves can appear purplish-red, providing a distinctive look.

5. Heal-all (Prunella vulgaris): Also known as self-heal, this weed has lance-shaped leaves and produces small, tubular, purple flowers in dense, spike-like clusters. It is a low-growing perennial that can spread through creeping stems.

6. Common Mallow (Malva neglecta): While not always with purple flowers, some varieties of mallow produce flowers ranging from white to purple. The leaves are round with deep lobes, and the plant has a spreading growth habit.

Identifying weeds accurately is crucial for effective control, so it’s always a good idea to refer to a local field guide or consult with a local extension service if you’re uncertain about the weeds in your lawn.