what is this small leaved plant?

Looks like one of the lamiums, though it does have very small leaves. I'd classify it a weed, though.

suppose it will have to come up:-( I was so careful with it too:-)

Good call Bamboo but it's Veronica polita.......yes, a weed.

I was just coming back to say it might be a Veronica! Thanks Fractal - I pull these out all the time, and strangely, they have a similar texture to lamium, but I've never bothered to find out what it is.

They do look like they are related I must admit.

Are you sure it's not an aubretia?

Or Arabis ?

I would say aubretia too.

It is absolutely not an aubretia, Andrea, nor Arabis, Louise. Sorry Jonathan too. I've spent half my life pulling this stuff out of people's gardens, along with chickweed and herb robert... I do not doubt Fractal's ID

Andrea, Jonathan and Louise, that's what I thought, although I haven't planted any. Do you think I should grow it and see? If you Fractal and Bamboo are right, will it be a problem to let it grow and see, as long as it's not like celandine ?

I must admit I thought aubretia....but if Fractal says not....then I believe him...:))

Well you could let it flower but don't let it seed or you will be pulling it out next year too.....and the year after that.....and the year after that....etc.

Oooh I've just googled it, it has a pretty blue flower it is definitely the grey field speedwell Fractal as you say. We have a grassed area in our cul-de-sac which the council cut. I've seen the daintiest blue flowers at the edge of it. Now I know where it came from. I suppose I'd better get it out:-( I accidently dug it out today and carefully replanted it! :-))))

It is an attractive wild flower, but just not in your flower/bulb bed perhaps.

The worst species though (and it's an absolute pain for me) is Veronica persica the Common Field Speedwell. That is a true weed of disturbed ground like Shepherds Purse, Chickweed etc. The seed lies in the soil waiting it's chance to spring up. Still haven't got rid of it yet!!!!!

Grudging respect I suppose.

The thing about the above two, is that they are easy to pull out, I don't know veronica persica. if the little one I have is like them, I won't mind it so much....no... from now on I've resolved to be ruthless, so it will go. Thanks for all your help everyone:-)

This thread/question/post shows us how much we need the experienced and professional gardeners on here, a perfect example of talking and learning :)))

Is herb robert a weed? I love it we bought some in the srping beautiful

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and so peaceful Louise

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I let it grow at will in my garden - it tumbles over the walls and is beautiful in late spring. Don't seem to have a problem pulling it out when it has finished flowering.

Mookins, yes, it is, but what's a weed? A plant in the wrong place! So if you like Herb Robert - then grow it! I like Feverfew in my garden - some would say that's a weed...

Yes - what's that sound??....

Happy gardeners, that's what! :-)))))

Some have even had the audacity to call my beloved welsh poppy a w.. we.. wee.... it's no good, I can't bring myself to say it, cheek! ;-)))

Yeah, the welsh poppies in my garden seed all over the place too but I like them, especially at their peak in May-June.

Goody, another member of the welsh poppy appreciation society:-))