Japanese Stiltgrass along Roadside in Bluemont, VA
Photo of Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum)
This Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is growing along a roadside in Bluemont, VA. Stiltgrass often spreads along roads and paths, taking advantage of exposed soil from mowing, weedwhacking, or herbicide use. Stiltgrass will usually be excluded by tall perennial vegetation, as it is an annual with tiny seeds, and its seedlings cannot establish among heavy competition.
