Sticky chickweed grows as a weed throughout much of the eastern and western United States, eastern Canada, and Mexico. It can be found in lawns, fields, gardens, and along roadsides. It is considered invasive in the states of Alaska and West Virginia. It is not an aesthetically appealing plant, and can reduce the garden's visual appeal. Since its seeds can grow under cool temperatures, it has a competitive advantage in that it can quickly colonize a new area before spring plants begin to grow. With a shallow root system, it can be managed by hand-pulling or application of a herbicide.