Henbit is a winter annual that reproduces by seed and rooting stems. Stems of henbit droop and then turn upright to grow up to 16 inches tall. Stems may root where they touch the ground. They are square, green to purplish, and smooth or hairy. The roots are fibrous. The 1/2 to 1 inch long leaves of henbit are opposite and have dark green coloring above the lighter green below. The leaves are ovate to circular and leaf edges have rounded teeth with crinkled edges. The henbit flowers are tubular, pink to red or purple, and are up to 3/4 inch long. Henbit normally flowers April to June and occasionally in September. It is often found growing in moist, fertile soils.
