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    Hebe 'Alicia Amherst'

    Scientific Name: Veronica 'Alicia Amherst'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

    Hebe 'Alicia Amherst' plant details

    Hebe 'Alicia Amherst' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebe 'Alicia Amherst'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hebe 'Alicia Amherst'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?A magnificent hybrid? (Hillier), this small shrub produces long clusters of deep royal-purple flowers in late summer. S-PSh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Hebe 'Alicia Amherst' plant

    How to Grow Hebe 'Alicia Amherst'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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