Veronica polita aka Gray Field Speedwell

Veronica polita, also known as grey field-speedwell, is a herbaceous flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. Its stems are hairy and it has dull green leaves that are wider than they are long, with serrated edges and a rounded shape. The plant produces small, bright blue flowers and has axillary peduncles that are shorter or slightly longer than the leaves. It is native to Eurasia, including the British Isles, western Asia, northern Africa, and North America, but has spread worldwide as a weed of cultivation. It is susceptible to downy mildew disease caused by Peronospora agrestis. The plant is named after Saint Veronica due to the markings on some species resembling her sacred handkerchief. Veronica polita is an annual plant that grows up to 0.3m and blooms from March to October. It prefers well-drained soil with a neutral to alkaline pH and cannot grow in the shade. To remove patches of speedwell, use a gel or ready-to-use spray containing glyphosate, such as Roundup or SBM Job done General Purpose Weedkiller. Gray Field Speedwell is a rare houseplant that requires regular watering and thrives in direct light less than 1 foot from a window. When repotting, make sure to use well-draining soil and fertilizers are not necessary if the plant is repotted each time it doubles in size.