Trampweed (Facelis retusa): Winter Annual Weed Control in Lawns

Trampweed (Facelis retusa) is a low, white-fuzzy winter annual from South America now common across the Southeast. It gives lawns a "snowy" look in spring.

Control Window

Apply broadleaf herbicide (Weed-B-Gon®, Weed Beater®, Wipe Out®) from November through April while the weed is actively growing.

Cultural Prevention

Trampweed thrives in thin, poorly maintained turf. Proper fertilization, mowing height, and irrigation to promote dense grass will naturally crowd it out.

Trampweed (Facelis retusa)

Trampweed (Facelis retusa)

Trampweed (Facelis retusa)

Resources

• Trampweed fact sheet
• Clemson guide: Controlling Facelis retusa

A healthy lawn is the best long-term defense.