Veronica filiformis
Synonyms
Creeping Veronica, Slender Speedwell
ID Characteristics
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
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Similar Species
- Chickweed, Common Stallaria media
- Henbit Lamium amplexicaule
- Ivy, Ground Glechoma hederaceae
- Scarlet-pimpernel Anagallis arvensis
- Speedwell, Thymeleaf Veronica serpyllifolia
- Speedwell spp. Veronica spp
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.