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Hebe 'Amy'

Scientific Name: Veronica 'Amy'

Also Known As

  • Hebe 'Purple Queen'
  • Hebe 'Purple Splendor'
  • Hebe

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Hebe 'Amy' plant details

Hebe 'Amy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and purple foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebe 'Amy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: compact, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hebe 'Amy'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the nicest Hebes, ?Amy? was recently introduced from England by the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation; a disease-resistant, 3' shrub with purplish new growth and a long fall season of purple flowers. S-PSh/M/GDr
Short flower spikes of violet bloom in late summer, and striking reddish-purple hues tinge the winter foliage. Evergreen, 4'x4', and dense.Minimum temperature: 10?F
A small rounded shrub growing to 2' x 2' in part sun to shade. Makes a great hedge. The deep purple leaves on dark red stems give way to rich violet flowers in late summer. Hardy to approx 15 degrees. zone 8. requires well drained moist soil.

Gardening facts about Hebe 'Amy' plant

How to Grow Hebe 'Amy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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