Japanese Stiltgrass Control
Japanese stiltgrass microstegium vimineum is an invasive grass that threatens native plants and natural habitats in the eastern united states native to japan china central asia and india.
Japanese stiltgrass control. Vimineum was originally documented in tennessee in 1919 and is believed to have been accidentally introduced to the united states through its use as a packing material. It is highly competitive in the shade and can also invade lightly shaded to full sun areas. Biology japanese stiltgrass is a summer annual similar to crabgrass but usually germinates two or more weeks earlier than crabgrass. Japanese stiltgrass may be driving you crazy but don t go for the torch just yet.
The key to managing japanese stiltgrass is the prevention of seed production and there are many ways to do that. Control strategies include early spring to early summer herbicide applications for maximum efficacy.