Controlling Onion Grass And Onion Weed
Onion Grass and Onion Weed are two problem weeds of turfgrass areas. Onion Weed and Onion Grass (also called Guildford Grass) should be controlled now before they flower and set seed.
Take control of Onion Grass and Onion Weed
Onion Grass and Onion Weed are two problem weeds of turfgrass areas. Onion Weed and Onion Grass (also called Guildford Grass) should be controlled now before they flower and set seed. Destiny® is registered to control these weeds in turf situations.
Sometimes their identification is confusing. Onion Grass (Romulea rosea) is also known as Guildford Grass and is a turf weed across temperate areas of Australia. Onion Weed (Nothoscordum sp.) is a weed in Australia of turf farms and gardens.
Distinguishing characteristics of Onion Grass and Onion Weed
| Characteristic | Onion Grass (Guildford Grass) | Onion Weed |
|---|---|---|
| Flower stem |  Round |
 Round |
| Leaves |  Rounded with longitudinal grooves |
 Flat (strap like) |
| Flowers |  Pink to mauve and star shaped (rarely white) |
 White and bell shaped |
| Underground vegetative parts |  Corms |
 Bulbs |
Send an email or photograph to jyri.kaapro@envu.com if you have any experiences of turf with either of these symptoms.
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