Dollarweed: Identification and Treatment
Dollarweed signals overwatering. Learn how to identify these round-leaf invaders and eliminate them by fixing the root cause.
Weed profile
What Is Dollarweed?
Dollarweed (also called pennywort) has distinctive round, lily-pad-shaped leaves. It thrives in overwatered lawns and areas with poor drainage, spreading through underground runners.
Identification
How to Identify Dollarweed
Round, lily-pad-shaped leaves about the size of a silver dollar
Stem connects to the center of the leaf (not the edge)
Grows in wet, overwatered, or poorly drained areas
Shiny, waxy leaf surface
Spreads by underground rhizomes and tubers
Commonly Confused With
Dichondra
Dichondra has kidney-shaped leaves with the stem at the edge. Dollarweed has round leaves with the stem in the center.
Treatment
How to Get Rid of Dollarweed
Prevention
Reduce irrigation frequency — dollarweed signals overwatering
Improve drainage in problem areas
Maintain thick turf to crowd out dollarweed
Core aeration can improve drainage in compacted areas
Professional Treatment
Post-emergent herbicide combined with irrigation adjustment. Treating dollarweed without fixing the moisture issue leads to reinfestation. We apply targeted herbicides and recommend watering schedule changes.
DIY vs pro
Why Professional Treatment Works Better
Dollarweed is a symptom of overwatering. Store-bought herbicides may kill the visible plants but won’t address the root cause. Professional treatment combines chemical control with irrigation guidance.
Affected grasses
Grass Types Dollarweed Invades
Why Attaboy
Professional Dollarweed Treatment from Attaboy
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Dollarweed
Why does dollarweed grow in my lawn?
Dollarweed is a moisture-loving weed that thrives in wet soil. Its presence almost always means overwatering or poor drainage.
Will adjusting my sprinklers help with dollarweed?
Yes. Reducing watering frequency is essential. We recommend deep, infrequent watering rather than daily light watering. This helps the grass and discourages dollarweed.
How long does it take to eliminate dollarweed?
With herbicide treatment and irrigation adjustment, you’ll see significant reduction within 2-4 weeks. Complete elimination may take 1-2 treatment cycles.
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Other Weeds Active in the Same Season
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