Chickweed

Chickweed is a fast-growing, low-spreading annual weed with tiny white star-shaped flowers that thrives in cool, moist soil and can quickly take over garden beds and lawns.

Stellaria Media (Starweed)

Origin: Europe (now widespread across North America)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9

Pros:

• Edible and medicinal – young leaves are edible and used in traditional herbal remedies

• Grows in poor soil – can act as a living mulch in some garden settings

Cons:

• Rapid spread – grows and reseeds aggressively, especially in cool seasons

• Smothers other plants – forms dense mats that crowd out garden crops and flowers