Henbit is a very common annual broadleaf weed seen here in Oklahoma. Its most notable feature are the pink/purple flowers that begin appearing in the March-May timeframe. Henbit can be identified in its younger stages by its mint-like appearance.
A couple of years ago I received a call from a friend of mine who told me that his lawn was moving around and he didn’t know what was going on. Puzzled by the phrase “moving around”, I told him I would come by and take a look at it for him.
Henbit is a very common annual broadleaf weed seen here in Oklahoma. Its most notable feature are the pink/purple flowers that begin appearing in the March-May timeframe. Henbit can be identified in its younger stages by its mint-like appearance. This is because it is in the same botanical family as the mint plant- although it doesn’t have the same minty flavor, so I wouldn’t go using it as a garnish quite yet!
Have you ever wondered why you occasionally see blue or blue/green bermuda grass lawns in the late winter or spring? More than likely the lawn had just recently received a weed control application.