Chickweed and Henbit in Centipedegrass: Weed ID and Fertilizer Timing

Identifying the Invaders

The white-flowered weed is chickweed; the purple-flowered one is henbit. But the real issue? That "weed and feed" applied in early March. Centipedegrass should only be fertilized when 100% green—usually May. Early feeding makes tender growth vulnerable to cold damage, potentially killing the lawn.

Correct Approach

Spot-spray broadleaf weeds when they first appear. Follow a proper centipedegrass care calendar. For now, hope for the best—the grass may recover if the roots survived.