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 have lightly scalloped edges. Slender Speedwell produces blue/mauve flowers that have four petals. It flowers from April - June. Slender Speedwell favours  damp soils.

Control:
Hand weeding is possible for a small number of plants. If there are a larger number of plants chemical control will be necessary, however 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 will be necessary. For more information on the application of selective herbicide's 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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