Mouseear chickweed is a prostrate perennial broadleaf weed with stems that root at the nodes to form dense patches. It grows prostrate but will have several upright stems, and can tolerate close mowing. Small leaves are 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches long, about 1/2 inch wide, and shaped like a narrow triangle. The leaves are dark green and hairs are prominent on the upper leaf surface and on stems. The flowers of mouseear chickweed are white and contain 5 petals which are notched at the tip.
