Weed library - Galenia (Galenia pubescens)


Galenia (also Known as Carpet Weed), is a deep rooted perennial herb that is both drought and salt tolerant.

Galenia can be found on roadsides, stony flats and in natural vegetation areas. It forms a dense mat on the ground smothering existing vegetation. 

Galenia is a hard to control weed which may require follow up treatments


Herbicide Control Options

Step 1. Select your situation

Control Tips

Gusto Woody and Noxious Weed Herbicide is registered to control Galenia

When using Gusto in a Hand Gun Application:


Spray to thoroughly wet all the foliage but not to cause run off
  • Handgun: 2000lt of spray mixture/ha
  • Knapsack: 2lt of spray mixture/10m2

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  • Spray fresh growth in the spring and Summer
  • Spray the Galenia when the plant is actively growing
  • Tank mix with Holdfast Wetting Agent and Penetrant to improve control

  • DO NOT spray when the plant is stressed (i.e. Drought, physical damage, insect damage etc)

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