University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Articles by: University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Weed of the Month: Perilla Mint

Weed of the Month: Perilla Mint

Perilla mint is toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall.

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Weed of the Month: Henbit

Weeds of the Month: Henbit and Purple Deadnettle

Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual species found throughout the eastern United States. These weeds thrive in both cool-season and warm-season forage grasses.

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