![]() ![]() ![]() Bird’s Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)īird’s-foot trefoil is surprisingly a member of the pea family. If you decide to try to hand-pull these often massive plants, be sure to pull the entire plant, root and all. These herbicides work best if applied in May and June. To remove: You can pull small patches, but overgrown areas will likely need to be irradiated by using a post-emergence herbicide. It has green leaves, can grow up to two feet, and its yellow flowers bloom from March clear through June. Cows love to eat it, but sheep farmers hate it because its prickly fruit can come entangled in sheep wool. Found in agricultural land, turf, and just about any disturbed area in most of California. If you live in California like me, you have probably experienced California Burr Clover. California Burr Clover (Medicago polymorph) I’ve had success with Imazapyr, a selective herbicide that will slow down the growth of nutsedge while not harming the desirable plants in my gardens and flower beds. You can try to pull it, it is hard to pull the entire root system. To remove: Nutsedge spreads quickly through seeds and root system growth. The perennial plant loves to grow in those well-watered places and flowers in the hot summer months. For large, dense patches, non-selective herbicides may be necessary. Be sure to dig up the roots to curb regrowth. To remove, hand-pull the plant by the roots and dispose of it. You will most likely find these weeds in damp to wet soil areas. Garden Loosestrife can be BIG! They will regularly grow up to three feet tall, have small yellow flowers, and spread quickly through seed and root system growth. Be sure to use gloves and eye protection when pulling or spraying. Chemical preemergence herbicides and broadleaf herbicides can be effective in removing Cypress Spurge. To remove: If you have a small amount, it is easiest to pull the tall plant material up by hand and dispose of it. Its name comes from the small plant’s appearance to cypress trees. This difficult-to-control weed can be a nightmare for lawns and gardens Not only does this annual plan produce a massive amount of seeds, it also contains a poisonous sap that can irritate the skin and eyes. Hand-pulling is the easiest way to remove it. To remove: Fortunately, this plant is easy to remove because of its shallow root system. The colorful yellow flowers open at night and can be found just about anywhere. This member of the Onagraceae family can grow up to 36 inches (.91 meters) with leaves up to 12 inches (47 cm) long. ![]() Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Glyphosate will kill any plant it comes in contact with, including grass. If you have a dandelion infestation, consider a non-selective herbicide that includes glyphosate. To remove: Hand pulling is the best way to remove individual dandelions because you can remove the entire root. This deep root, short-lived perennial weed can be found in most locations and, if left unchecked, can take over a yard quickly. This will vary depending on your growing region. I’ve listed these weeds in order of the likeliness of the weed appearing in your yard. ![]() Final Thoughts 30 Most Common Weeds With Yellow Flowers ![]()
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