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Russian Knapweed

Russian Knapweed

BACKGROUND: Russian knapweed is native to Eurasia. It infests rangelands, field edges, pasture, roadsides, and other disturbed soils. Knapweeds release chemical substances into the soil that inhibit the growth of competing vegetation. It can cause “chewing disease” in horses that consume it.

OTHER SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Centaurea repens, Rhaponticum repens

DESCRIPTION: A creeping herbaceous perennial, Russian knapweed grows 2 to 3 feet tall. Roots are black and may go 8 feet deep or more. Basal leaves are lobed and are 2 to 4 inches in length. Flowers are pinkish to purple, and flower bracts have membranous cream-colored tips. Bloom is early summer through late summer.

CONTROL: Biocontrol is available, but limited. Select herbicides can offer good to excellent control when applied between pre-bloom to the killing frost.

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acroptilon repens
  • CLASS: 3
  • BIOCONTROL AGENTS AVAILABLE: YES- BUT LIMITED
Russian Knapweed
Russian Knapweed
Russian Knapweed

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