Slender Speedwell [Veronica filiformis]

Description:
Slender speedwell is a perennial weed with slender stems that root at the nodes to form new plants. Leaves are round - kidney shaped and are very lightly scalloped shaped. Slender speedwell produce blue/mauve flowers that has four petals. It flowers from April - June. Slender speedwell favours a damp soil.

Control:
Hand weeding is possible for a small number of plants. If there are a larger number of plants chemical control will be necessary, but speedwell is a difficult weed to kill. Use a selective weed killer containing fluroxypyr & clopyralid such as 'Verdone Extra', a repeat application 6 weeks later may be& necessary. For more information on the application of selective herbicides please visit our Lawn Weeds page. Once the weed has been removed or controlled the bare area can be filled with a mixture of suitable soil and grass seed to aid recovery.

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