Description
An invasive grass, quack grass (also known as couch grass, twitch grass, quick grass, creeping wheatgrass, devil’s grass, or dog grass) spreads rapidly through underground rhizomes, making it difficult to control.
- Family: Poaceae
- Type: Perennial
- Appearance Season: Spring and summer
Causes
Colonizes thin areas or poorly maintained soils, often after lawn damage.
Prevention
- Overseed bare spots to thicken the lawn.
- Aerate and fertilize the soil regularly.
Control
Manual Removal
Manually remove the plants by taking out the rhizomes.