Posted by Dean on July 25, 2020 at 07:47:01 from (68.39.250.176):
In Reply to: Update on the weed posted by Rick n ohio on July 25, 2020 at 06:14:17:
Yes, that's dogbane. It's a type of milkweed.
It has become a real issue in my area in the last 10 years or so.
When I first noticed it, I was not concerned thinking that as a broadleaf weed it could be easily controlled with 2-4-D, etc. As a result, I ignored it when I had only one rather small patch.
Last year I started researching it as it had spread to many areas and mowing only slowed the spread.
Damn thing is a perennial and it rhizomes. Worse, yet, most broadleaf weed chemicals won't touch it.
I plan to experiment with Crossbow this fall. Dogbane is on the label of controlled weeds but I've heard from others that it is only effective if everything is just about perfect and even then it will likely take multiple applications.
If the Crossbow does not work, I will try Milestone. County Agent tells me that Milestone is more likely to work.
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