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Purple Deadnettle

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle is a winter annual weed similar in appearance to Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), except that it's leave are attached to petioles, where the leaves of Henbit are not. Leaves of purple deadnettle also often have a purplish tinge. Purple deadnettle flowers in early spring.

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Chemicals exhibiting activity against this weed

Always refer to the product label for specific information on proper product use, tank-mix compatibility, and turfgrass tolerance. Products containing more than one of the chemicals listed below may offer improved control. Read Full Disclaimer

SeasonEmergenceChemical
Cool Pre
Post2,4-D, carfentrazone, dicamba, MCPP, MCPA, sulfentrazone, triclopyr, triclopyr + clopyralid
WarmPre
Post2,4-D, atrazine, carfentrazone, dicamba, MCPP, MCPA, metribuzin, metsulfuron, simazine, sulfentrazone, triclopyr, triclopyr + clopyralid


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