Keep the size of that small one in mind.
Here's what makes them so difficult to get rid of. This is a close-up of that seedling sized plant in the previous scan - with a slice of that penny. Look at the left side, just under the terminal bud. That's right...a seed pod on a seedling sized plant. These guys flower early and set seed right away while they are still setting flower buds and growing.
By the time they've put on enough growth to actually grab and pull easily, it's too late.
There are, of course, more weeds in my garden and I'll tell you about them another time. See ya' later!
More Information
- If you're interested in lore and myths surrounding wildflowers, chapters from the book Hedgemaids and Fairy Candles: The Lives and Lore of North American Wildflowers, including one on violets are available online and well worth the read.
- More speedwell images - maybe you can find the ones in your garden.
- Veronica agrestis, field speedwell
- Veronica anagallis-aquatica, water speedwell
- Veronica arvensis, corn speedwell
- Veronica chamaedrys, germander speedwell
- Veronica filiformis, slender speedwell
- Veronica hederifolia, ivyleaf speedwell and a seedling
- Veronica officinalis, common speedwell
- Veronica serpyllifolia, thymeleaf speedwell
- Veronica persica, Persian speedwell or Byzantine or birdseye speedwell and a seedling
Image Credits
Title image is by Marge. All photos and scans are from Marge's garden.
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