Veronica serpyllifolia
Synonyms: Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Veronica
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Prostrate
Propagation:
Seed or stolons
Leaf Margin:
Smooth or fine toothed
Leaf Hairs:
Mostly hairless
Leaf Structure:
Oval to roundish or football-shaped
Leaf Arrangement:
Lower leaves are opposite while upper leaves are alternate
Root Type:
Fibrous root system
Flower Color:
White to pale blue
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Similar Species
- Common Chickweed Stallaria Media
- Creeping speedwell Veronica filiformis
- Henbit Lamium amplexicaule
- Scarlet Pimpernel Anagallis arvensis
- 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.