Creeping Speedwell
Veronica filiformis
Synonyms: Slender speedwell, creeping veronica
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Prostrate
Propagation:
Stolons and seed
Leaf Margin:
Rounded teeth
Leaf Hairs:
Sparsely hairy
Leaf Structure:
Rounded to kidney shaped
Leaf Arrangement:
Lower leaves opposite, flowering stems have alternate leaf arrangement
Root Type:
Shallow, fibrous root system
Flower Color:
Light blue
Multimedia
Similar Species
- Ground Ivy
- Thymeleaf speedwell
- Field speedwell
- Germander speedwell
- Persian speedwell
Herbicidal Control Options
Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Prodiamine, Simazine
Post Emergence: Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Fluroxypyr, Quinclorac, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
