Capsella bursa-pastoris
broadleaf weedUSDA zones 2–10Active: spring, fall, winterCool-season annual/biennial that produces distinctive heart-shaped seed pods. One of the most common weeds worldwide, often appearing in early spring.
Rosette of deeply lobed basal leaves; small white 4-petaled flowers; distinctive heart/triangular-shaped flat seed pods along stem.
Shallow-rooted and easy to remove. Pull before heart-shaped seed pods scatter.
When: Pull in early spring before seed pod maturation
Fall overseeding and fertility prevent germination in thin turf.
When: Overseed in early fall
Standard broadleaf herbicide provides easy control.
When: Apply in fall or early spring when actively growing
Active ingredient: 2,4-D — e.g. Trimec
Grass safety: always match herbicides to your grass species — products safe on Kentucky bluegrass can kill St. Augustine or centipede. Lawn Guardian checks this automatically against your lawn profile.
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