Broadleaf Weeds - St Augustine Lawn - Henbit
BES-TEX Weed ID Guide · Broadleaf Weeds
Henbit
Lamium amplexicaule
Annual (cool-season) Broadleaf
Common Name
Henbit
Latin Name
Lamium amplexicaule
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Life Cycle / Type
Annual (cool-season) · Broadleaf
What Is It?
Henbit is a winter annual broadleaf weed with square stems, rounded leaves, and small purple flowers. It commonly appears in dormant or thin Bermuda lawns during cool weather.
Soil Temperature & Germination
Henbit germinates when soil temperatures fall below 55°F .
Below 55°F
Henbit germinates
Winter
Active growth
Spring
Flowers and spreads
Decision Question
Is the henbit visible above the soil right now?
Why This Weed Comes Back
Fall pre-emergent timing is missed
Turf is thin or stressed going into winter
Spring spraying improves appearance. Fall prevention stops the cycle.
Learn the Basics
A healthy, thick lawn is the best defense against weeds.
