Oxalis - Weed Control - Creeping Oxalis and Yellow Oxalis

Oxalis weed control and weed killer for creeping oxalis in lawns and other oxalis weeds. Most oxalis species are regarded as weeds. Weed control of oxalis is a common problem. Creeping oxalis in lawns and the common yellow flowering oxalis or 'sour sob' are perhaps the worst. Removal or eradication of oxalis is not easy, however with persistence the presence of oxalis can be at least reduced. Weed removal techniques for the home garden. 1 years seeding means seven years weeding.oxalis weeds. Systemic weed killers based on glyphosate can be used on oxalis, however they are not usually selective, and will kill eveerything they contact.

Oxalis and Creeping Oxalis removal or eradication.

The small bulblets that oxalis produces are the problem, they are not easily removed by weeding and therefore the problem persists. Oxalis and Creeping Oxalis are difficult to control, we present a number of options.

Oxalis Control Methods

Types of oxalis

Creeping Oxalis, Oxalis corniculata is an invasive weed that will take over large areas in lawns, the roots creep beneath lawns, again difficult to control by weeding as the roots (tubers) break easily.

Oxalis pes-caprae also known as 'Soursob' produces a main root along with small bulbs this makes it difficult to remove by weeding as the bulbs tend to drop off fairly easily

Oxalis corymbosa this is the pink flowering oxalis, again its the small bullets that make eradication difficult.

We find that a glyphosate herbicide is the best way to eventually remove Oxalis. We have not yet found a selective weed killer for oxalis.