A herbicidal composition having a broad herbicidal spectrum and having high activities and long residual effects, is provided. A herbicidal composition comprising the following compound A and the following compound B:Compound A: at least one sulfonylurea compound selected from the group consisting of flazasulfuron and trifloxysulfuron, or its salt,Compound B: at least one benzonitrile compound selected from the group consisting of chlorthiamid and dichlobenil, or its salt.