Hairy Crabgrass is a summer annual grassy weed that is also known as Large Crabgrass or by its scientific name, Digitaria sanguinalis. These types of lawn weeds often require a professional application of a select crabgrass killer.
Hairy Crabgrass Care
Digitaria Sanguinalis
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Part sun and part shade
hardiness zone
6 - 9
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water less frequently but more deeply: One common mistake homeowners make is to water their lawns lightly and frequently. A deep watering every few days is actually better for your grass and discourages crabgrass. Allowing your lawn to dry out between watering actually encourages grass to put down deeper roots. Light watering encourages shallow surface roots that can dry out easily.
Fertilizer
Fertilize regularly for your grass types: Fertilizer encourages growth, and a flush of new lawn growth will crowd out crabgrass seedlings.
Sunlight
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
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Soil
Clay Loam (Silt)
Popularity
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