I nstead of worrying about keeping grass maintained and manicured, think outside the box with a low-maintenance, shade-loving flower that doubles as a great ground cover. Horned violet (Viola ...

Purple deadnettle pops up quickly in spring then goes away just as fast in late spring. ... Purple-leafed flower-looking weeds provide early spring food for honeybees. Bob Dluzen.

The wily weed goes to seed before mowing season. An aggressive grower, the plant has a unique square stem and grows up to 16 inches tall. Its small purple flowers are enhanced by the leaves that ...

Highway crews might mow them down all summer, but these native plants—so common in some regions they’re not valued—deserve a spot in your plot. Here, all the tips you need.

I also tried digging up the weed, including the roots, but again it grew back. ... Yellow nutsedge has straw-to-light brown flower head, and purple nutsedge has a dark brown-to-purple flower head.

Seeing purple in your backyard? The flowers may look pretty but they’re actually henbit, a cool-season weed that’s known for its purple flowers. The weed is prevalent across Kansas in the ...

The weed can be also be troublesome for agriculture by reducing yields in grain fields, according to Wikipedia. Get one year of unlimited digital access for $159.99 #ReadLocal ...