BACKGROUND: Originally found in the Mediterranean area, quackgrass infests crops, rangeland, pasture, and lawns. It adapts well to moist soils in cool temperate climates. It reproduces by seed and rhizomes. These rhizomes can penetrate hardened soils and even roots of other plants.
DESCRIPTION: This perennial grass usually grows one to three feet tall. Rhizomes are creamy colored and pointed. Leaf blades are up to a half inch wide. Near the tip of the leaves a band-like constriction may be present. Seed heads are three to four inches long and narrow.
CONTROL: Biocontrol is not available. Herbicides can offer good control when applied from early spring to winter. Contact your local state or county weed specialist for specific updated information.
Photos and text taken from Noxious Weed Field Guide for Utah
