Nutsedge Identification: Purple vs. Yellow Nutsedge

Nutsedge is one of the toughest lawn weeds. Two types exist: purple nutsedge and yellow nutsedge. The type determines control strategy.

Key Differences

Yellow vs. Purple Nutsedge

Purple nutsedge – forms a chain of rhizomes (yellow nutsedge does not).

Use these images and links to identify which nutsedge you have before choosing a control method.