Common Field Speedwell

A spreading annual weed of some turf surfaces, especially lower maintained areas with thin swards, as well as on disturbed soils. Its leaves are 10mm - 30mm in length, having serrated edges, lighter green in colour and lightly hairy all over. Leaves are attached to the stem on a short petiole. It can flower all year round, having small, up to 12mm diameter, bright blue flowers; the lower petal is almost white.
Its soil preferences are as follows: Soil pH: Grows over a range of soil pH levels. Soil Texture: A preference for loamy soils. Soil Moisture: Moist conditions preferred. Other features include: 1. It does not like shade conditions. 2. It prefers fertile soils. 3. If this plant was a particular problem then a selective herbicide for the control of Veronica species might be considered; this would typically include dicamba and mecoprop-P. Its scientific name is Veronica persica.