Plant Profile: Digitaria ciliaris

Southern Crabgrass is a warm-season annual grass that originates from tropical regions and typically grows in clumps. This species is commonly found in pastures, disturbed areas, and lawns. Its ability to reseed rapidly allows it to create dense mats, making it difficult to eradicate, which classifies it as a weed. To effectively manage this plant, it is advisable to remove it by hand while it is still small, before it develops secondary roots. Additionally, applying mulch in garden beds can help inhibit its germination. Frost will effectively eliminate this grass.