Read more: Here's The Right Way To Mow If You Don't Want Weeds To Take Over Another weed that's often mistaken for henbit is purple dead nettle. This plant is closely related and shares a similar ...

However, some purple dead nettles may appear reddish, making it earn its other name, “red dead nettle.” Purple dead nettles are resilient, low growing weeds that reach about 4 to 12 inches tall.

Red dead-nettle is a relatively small annual weed found in gardens and crops in most parts of New Zealand. It can grow throughout the year though is found more commonly at cooler times of the year. It ...