Storksbill

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Storkbill is a common rosette weed in lawns, flowerbeds, waste areas and paths.

Identify the problem
Storksbill is a rosette weed with finely divided fern-like pairs of leaflets on radiating stems. The stems can be narrow and reddish ((Erodium cicutarium) or thicker and always green (Erodium moschatum)). Both species have mauve flowers Sept-May and form long-beaked seed capsules.
How to solve the problem
In Lawns
- Apply the selective herbicide LawnPro Turfclean Ultra, LawnPro Turfclean or Turfclean & Green. This will effectively control storksbill but will leave lawn grasses unaffected. Alternatively storksbill can be spot sprayed with Weed Weapon Rapid Actionor painted with Weed Weapon Invade Gel.
- For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds and turf are growing.
In Garden Beds
- Spot treat with Weed Weapon Rapid Action or Weed Weapon Invade Gel. Weed Weapon is systemic and kills weeds down to the roots within 2-4 days and is an ideal product for use around established trees and shrubs. It is inactive in the soil so planting can be safely carried out soon after treatment.
- For a fast acting organic solution use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
- For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds and turf are growing.
In Paths and Driveways
- For long term control on paths and driveways use Weed Weapon Long Term. This will kill a wide range of weeds and prevent regrowth for up to 12 months.
- For a fast acting organic solution use Weed Weapon Natural Power.
- For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds and turf are growing.
Did you know?
- Storksbill is Erodium cicutarium
- Musky storksbill is Erodium moschatum