Plant Profile: Digitaria bicornis

Asian Crabgrass is a somewhat misleading name for this annual, occasionally perennial weed that originates from the southeastern United States. This warm-season weed typically germinates in the spring and thrives throughout the summer, producing seeds during this period. The seeds themselves begin to sprout from late winter to early spring. Characterized by its low-growing, clumping growth habit, Asian Crabgrass can establish roots at its leaf nodes, making it particularly difficult to remove once it has developed. To effectively manage this weed, it is advisable to hand-pull it while it is still small, before it develops secondary roots. Additionally, applying mulch to garden beds can help inhibit germination. Frost will effectively eliminate this weed.