Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)The small Henbit, one of the earliest blooming plants, blooms from early spring through early summer, lingering later in well watered lawns. Flourishing in lawns, the Henbit is an invasive species, second only to the Common Dandelion.
This much maligned plant, a member of the Mint family, is native to Europe but has spread successfully across much of the United States. The small purple flowers however, are a welcome sight to winter weary eyes as well as being an early source of food for hungry insects.
The shape of the flowers brings to mind visions of one-eyed aliens on the lookout.
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