Hebe 'Blue Gem'
Scientific Name: Veronica 'Blue Gem'
Also Known As
- Blue Gem Hebe
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7a-10a
Hebe 'Blue Gem' plant details
Hebe 'Blue Gem' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebe 'Blue Gem'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hebe 'Blue Gem'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Lush emerald-green foliage and purple-blue flowers on a mounding shrub to about two to three feet.
Gardening facts about Hebe 'Blue Gem' plant
How to Grow Hebe 'Blue Gem'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-10b
Size
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Width: 20"-36"
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