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A herbaceous perennial is a type of plant which exhibits both being herbaceous and perennial. A herbaceous plant is one which has persistent woody stems above ground. They die back each winter, hibernate and form new growth in the spring.

A perennial plant is simply a plant which lives for more than two years. It is used to differentiate from shorter lived annual or biennial plants.

Herbaceous perennial lawn weeds

There are many lawn weeds which are both herbaceous and perennial. They live for many years in the soil, flowering every year. They can spread and overcome lawn grass and may become difficult to control without chemicals.

These weeds die back over the winter and are not as prevalent. However, as soon as the soil warms they spring back into growth.

Common herbaceous perennial lawn weeds include creeping buttercup, clover, common daisy and yarrow. All of these lawn weeds can live for may years in a lawn.