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VETCH, HAIRY
Vetch, Hairy
[Vicia villosa Roth]
DESCRIPTION
Hairy
vetch is a trailing winter annual, biennial, or summer annual weed that forms
large mats of vegetation. The leaves of hairy vetch are oblong, with 5-10 pairs
of leaves per leaflet. Tendrils form on the ends of the leaves. Purple flowers
form in early to mid summer.
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Characteristic
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Description
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Growth Season
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summer annual or winter annual or biennial weed
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Growth Habit
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vining; vine-like, forms a mat; hairy stems
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Leaflet Number
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5 - 10 pairs per leaf
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Leaf Margin
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smooth
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Leaf Hairs
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upper/lower surface
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Leaf/Leaflet Shape
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linear/oblong
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Leaf Width
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1/2 - 1 inch
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Leaf Venation
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pinnate
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Leaf Arrangement
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alternate
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Root Type
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taproot
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Flower Color
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blue/purple
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hairy vetch
flowers
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hairy vetch
tendril
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Note: Still not
sure this is the right weed? The Turf
& Weed Identification Decision Aid may help. Check the TurfFiles glossary for definitions
of unfamiliar terms.
CULTURAL
CONTROL
Hairy vetch
is a winter annual, biennial, or summer annual weed that forms large mats of
vegetation. Maintain a dense, actively growing turf through proper mowing,
fertilizing, and watering practices. Mow at the proper height for your selected
adapted turfgrass. Coring and traffic control reduce compaction and encourage
desirable turfgrass competition.
CHEMICAL
CONTROL
Postemergence control of hairy
vetch can occur with two, three, and four way broadleaf herbicides applied in
the fall or spring. Additionally, triclopyr + clopyralid (Confront) or
fluroxypyr-containing products (Spotlight, Escalade 2, etc.) provide control.
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Postemergence herbicides:
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Herbicide
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Tolerant Turfs (1)
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Average
Efficacy Rating(2)
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Range of Trial Efficacy Values, %
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Number of
Trials
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Products (3)
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glyphosate
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E
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98
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1
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Glyphosate Original, Roundup, Touchdown Pro**
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Footnotes:
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(1)
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Turfgrass Codes:
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ba
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bahiagrass
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bc
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bentgrass, creeping
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be
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bermudagrass
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bk
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bluegrass, Kentucky
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c
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centipedegrass
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f
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fescue, tall
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r
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ryegrass, perennial
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sa
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St. Augustinegrass
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z
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zoysiagrass
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blank
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No turfgrass in the database is
completely tolerant. Check label to see if chemical can be used at a reduced
rate or during the dormant season on your turfgrass.
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(2)
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Efficacy Ratings:
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E
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excellent control (90 to 100%)
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G
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good control (80 to 90%)
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F
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fair control (70 to 80%)
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Efficacy ratings are based on
herbicide trials performed by weed scientists at North Carolina State University between 1997 and 2007. The number of trials included in the efficacy ratings
is displayed in the next-to-last column. The higher this number, the more
confidence can be placed in the efficacy values. Trials may have involved
sequential applications of one or more chemical. Details of individual trials
(herbicide rates, dates of application, environmental conditions at time of
application, etc) can be viewed on the TurfFiles web site, through the Turf Weed Management
Decision Aid.
Efficacy ratings for chemicals
lacking trial data are from “Pest
Management Strategic Plan for Turfgrass in the Southern United States,”
summary of a workshop for turf experts from multiple universities held in Griffin, GA in October, 2004 and sponsored by the Southern Region Integrated Pest
Management Center.
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Recommendations of specific
chemicals are based upon information on the manufacturer's label and
performance in a limited number of trials. Because environmental conditions
and methods of application may vary widely, performance of the chemical will
not always conform to the safety and pest control standards indicated by
experimental data. The order in which brand names are given is not an
indication of a recommendation or criticism.
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Recommendations for the use of
agricultural chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to
the reader. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial
products or services does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University or discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Other
brand names may be labeled for use on turfgrasses. Individuals who use agricultural
chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with
current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain
current information about usage regulations and examine a current product
label before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact your county's
Cooperative Extension agent.
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© North Carolina State University. This information sheet was prepared
by Fred Yelverton, Bridget R. Lassiter, Gail G. Wilkerson, Leon Warren, Travis Gannon, Jenifer J. Reynolds, and Gregory S. Buol. Department of Crop
Science, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State
University. Prepared July 15, 2008. Available on-line at
www.turffiles.ncsu.edu. This publication was made possible through a grant
provided by the Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research & Education
(CENTERE) whose purpose is to support worthwhile projects that will benefit
both the private sector and the public, and protect the environment.
KEYWORDS FOUND IN THIS ARTICLE:
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