Hebe 'Emerald Gem'

Scientific Name: Veronica 'Emerald Gem'

Also Known As

Hebe 'Emerald Green'
Hebe 'McKeanii'
Hebe 'McKinnii'
Hebe cupressoides 'McKean'
Hebe hybrid 'Emerald Green'
Hebe mckeanii
McKean Hebe

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 1'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Hebe 'Emerald Gem' plant details

Hebe 'Emerald Gem' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hebe 'Emerald Gem'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, formal-garden, hedge, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hebe 'Emerald Gem'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low growing deep green hebe with tiny leaves. This shrub will only get 1’x 1 1/2’ and grows well in full sun.

By: Gossler Farms

Heath like tight cushions of tiny evergreen chartreusy leaves…12” tall and 18” wide rounded mounds look sheared. Lots of little white tubular flowers in summer. Full sun, good drainage, nice rock garden plant. Knot gardens…cute plant and neat n tidy!