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Parahebe lyallii

Scientific Name: Veronica lyallii

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10"
W: 18"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Parahebe lyallii plant details

Parahebe lyallii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parahebe lyallii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, edging plant, floriferous, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parahebe lyallii

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the South Island of New Zealand, sea level to subalpine rocky and gravelly sites, comes this small, lax, evergreen shrublet, It has a flurry of lavender-tinged white, cupped flowers that cheerfully bob over the dense foliage in summer. There have been no signs of distress after 6 deg F! 12 - 18 inches tall. Minimum temperature: 0°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Heavily branched subshrub to 8" tall and up to 10" across with leathery, toothed, oval-shaped leaves. Erect stems bear loose sprays of flattish, pink-veined, white flowers in spring or summer. New Zealand.