Common Chickweed

A straggly spreading annual weed of disturbed soil and newly seeded areas, especially where sterilised soil has not been used. It is easily controlled by regular mowing. Leaf size is quite variable, from 6mm to 25mm, whilst it has small white flowers, with 5 petals (each partly split into two) which can appear in any month of the year. Its soil preferences are as follows: Soil pH: Grows over a range of soil pH levels. Soil Texture: A preference for loamy soils. Soil Moisture: Moist conditions preferred. Other features include: 1. Shade preference is none to light. Its scientific name is Stellaria media.