Veronica hederifolia L.
Synonyms
Small-henbit
ID Characteristics
Life cycle: Winter annual
Growth Habit: Prostrate, spreading
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Serrated
Leaf Hairs: Hairy
Leaf Structure: Three to five-lobed ivy or heart-shaped leaves
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite lower leaves and alternate upper leaves on flexible stalks
Root Type: Taproot
Flower Color: Pale blue-purple solitary flowers on stalks with dark striped with abundant hairs
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Similar Species
- Chickweed, Common Stallaria media
- Chickweed, Mouse Ear Cerastium vulgatum
- Henbit Lamium amplexicaule
- Scarlet-pimpernel Anagallis arvensis
- Speedwell, Bird's Eye or PersianVeronica persica
- Speedwell, Slender Veronica arvensis
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.