Sticky chickweed is an annual weed in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) native to Eurasia and has been introduced to other continents. It can be found in fields, lawns, along roadsides and other disturbed areas. This weed grows up to 18 inches tall and can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sun to partial shade, and prefers well-drained, moist sites. It can quickly form mats and spreads by reseeding. Sticky chickweed blooms late winter to spring with small clusters of flowers with 5 white petals and 5 hairy green sepals. After setting seed, the plant dies back, especially in hot climates. The stem and leaves are covered with both glandular and non-glandular hairs, giving it a whitish-gray appearance. Control is by hand pulling small infestations, mulching to prevent seed germination, mowing and post-emergent herbicides. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to spider mites, mealy bugs, aphids, and thirps. Diseases include root rot and powdery mildew.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.