Q.Red Colored Clover In My Lwn
The cover leaves are red and eventually there’s a small yellow flower upon maturing. I mistakenly thought it was “red clover”, but apparently that has a yellow flower and is used as a cover crop. Can you identify this pervasive weed in my lawn and help with an effective herbicide? Thank ypu.
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on June 1, 2026
It is likely creeping wood sorrel. You may need to use pre and post emergent herbicides to combat it. These articles should help with control:
https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7444.html?src=302-www&fr=4634
https://ucanr.edu/blog/under-solano-sun/article/doing-battle-oxalis
https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/diseases/creeping-woodsorrel?language_id=
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