Tag Archives: Perennial Weeds

Perennial weeds are plants in a lawn which live for more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from the much shorter-lived annuals and biennials.

Perennial lawn weeds

The majority of lawn weeds found in the UK are perennials. This makes them a difficult group to control. These weeds often have strong, creeping or deep roots. They also tend to grow all year round.

For more information about these interesting lawn weeds, take a look at these blog posts about them.

Creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans)

Creeping cinquefoil (potentilla reptans) is a difficult plant to control in your garden. It is a common lawn weed in the UK. It creeps along the base of your grass plants and into you flower beds and has the reputation as being something of a nuisance. It will root and grow everywhere and can be difficult to control in a lawn. Find out more about it here.

Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is a common plant in the UK. It is a broad-leaved weed and a true perennial herb. It is distinctive in shape and can grow on all but the most acid grasslands all over the UK. Ribwort plantain is a common roadside and hedgerow plant. Plantago lanceolata has many common names. These include English… Read More »

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a herbaceous, perennial herb. It grows in gardens all over the UK. In a lawn is can form a thick, spreading mat and become an invasive weed. It has many common names including ornamental yarrow, milfoil, devil’s nettle and thousand-leaf. It has also named soldier’s woundwort in reference to its medicinal effects. The botanical… Read More »