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Parahebe catarractae [blue form]

Scientific Name: Veronica catarractae [blue form]

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

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Parahebe catarractae [blue form] plant details

Parahebe catarractae [blue form] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parahebe catarractae [blue form]

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parahebe catarractae [blue form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Versatile hebe relative, a shrubby, multi-stemmed, perennial with medium green foliage and purple-blue flowers in late summer. Can be sheared after blooming to lengthen bloom time. Usually remains under 3 ft tall. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established but accepts summer water. Useful as a groundcover in dry places, a low border, or in containers. Evergreen in USDA zone 9 and frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Parahebe catarractae [blue form] plant

How to Grow Parahebe catarractae [blue form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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