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Traditionally, Quackgrass has been one of the toughest weeds out there, but here’s the scoop on how to identify and curtail it.
Identification
Quackgrass is a cool-season perennial and a noxious weed that must be controlled. One of the key identifying features that I learned many years ago is found right at the base of the leaf blade. Quackgrass has two clasping auricles which look like fingers reaching around the stem. The other key feature that really becomes a problem is the extensive rhizome root structure under the plant.