Overpowering Creeping Oxalis Weed

The Creeping Oxalis weed comes in a variety of types. And, whether it is a Soursob or a Wood Sorrel variety, they all look quite similar to the Clover weed. They have a trifoliate leaf system (three leaves to each stem) which are heart-shaped and are topped with yellow or white flowers. If you’ve noticed this weed popping up in your lawn, it’s best to treat it quickly. 

Identifying Creeping Oxalis Weed

The oxalis weed is a trifoliate leaf system. It has heart-shaped leaves, topped with yellow and white flowers. Oxalis spreads easily with a rapidly growing root system – making it quite the nuisance. 

Oxalis Weed or Clover?

Creeping Oxalis has over 800 varieties and is often mistaken as a Clover. It’s important to be able to tell these apart as the Clover is not only less invasive but can be a sign that your soil is low on nitrogen. The main way to tell these two weeds apart is that the Creeping Oxalis has light green heart-shaped leaves and the Clover has oval shaped leaves. You’ll also be able to distinguish between these two weeds using their flowers but by then, the Oxalis weed may have spread throughout your lawn.

Even though Creeping Oxalis has different varieties, such as Soursob and Wood Sorrel, the overarching suggestion is to use herbicide to control them. Make sure you have an eye out for the yellow or white flowers popping up through your lawn so that you can catch it before it spreads too much. 

While this may be quite the task, identifying the Creeping Oxalis weed early can minimise this and ensure you overpower this pesky weed before it takes over your lawn.