By continuous mowing many turf weeds are held in check, but not so with mouse-ear chickweed. This perennial hugs the ground and mowing only stimulates a more vigorous habit of prostrate growth. Like common chickweed, mouse-ear chickweed is found all over the United States. It grows exceptionally well in bright sunshine. Leaves of mouse-ear chickweed are opposite, oblong, dark green and covered with soft hairs. The general appearance of the leaf suggests the name "mouse-ear". Hairy stems creep along the ground and take root wherever leaf junctions touch the soil. Flowers are small, white and have slightly notched petals.