Winter annual weeds bloom in the spring, produce seed, and die — all before the temperatures get hot. One of the more common winter annual weeds is henbit.

Henbit is actually in the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is related to other Lamiums. In some countries, the leaves of henbit are eaten raw or cooked, but here, it’s mostly annoying to those people ...

Henbit and Chickweed Henbit weed is in bloom, creating waves of purple through the landscape. “Weeds drive most gardeners crazy, but many weeds provide food for pollinators,” Domenghini said.

Henbit tends to grow suddenly in the early spring, which explains its presence across Missouri. It tends to grow in clusters closer to the ground, blanketing fields in purple before farmers clear ...

Henbit tends to grow suddenly in the early spring, which explains its presence across Missouri. It tends to grow in clusters closer to the ground, blanketing fields in purple before farmers clear ...