Silverweed

An uncommon weed of less frequently maintained turf surfaces, especially of open swards, being less able to establish in dense grass swards. Its scientific name is Potentilla anserina. It is a Perennial, which spreads by stolons. Its leaves are arranged pinnately and slightly alternately on the stem; with the leaves being toothed, and with a silvery white colour on the underside of the leaf. The main flowering period is May to August, extending to April to October in some areas; with yellow flowers, with the flower head on a long stalk, of 5 petals, typically being about 20mm in diameter. Its soil preferences are as follows: Soil pH: It is present on a range of acid to calcareous soils. Soil Texture preference ranges from a sandy to a heavy soil. Soil Moisture preference is for damper soils. Other features include: 1. It does not like shade. And 2. Typical growing locations are on disturbed grassland.