Winter
Grass
Family:
POACEAE 
Genus:
Poa
Species:
annua
Climate:
Cool conditions
Description:
Although not seeded specifically for turf grass use. Winter grass invades
closely mown, irrigated, intensively cultured turf areas and may become
a dominant component. It will tolerate compacted soils but not
waterlogged conditions. Winter grass is less likely to invade
unirrigated turf areas cut at 35mm or higher
Leaves:
Fine blades 2-3mm wide, V- shaped, glabrous, soft with a boat shaped
apex
Flower: An
open panicle with spikelets towards the end of the branches.
Seed: Seeds
are commonly spread and can grow just about anywhere. Seed viability up
to 7 years
Roots: Fine,
short and fibrous from tillers, annual or perennial depending on situation
Control: Hand weed at
the first sign of weed. When infestation is to large to practically hand
weed then chemical control is required. There are numerous chemicals
available to control this weed and they should be available at your
local plant nursery. The application requirements are varied for each
different turf variety. Be sure to read the entire chemical label
for directions for safe use, handling, the application rate etc.
