Veronica decumbens
(Hebe decumbens)
Veronica decumbens
(Hebe decumbens)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Type: | Shrub |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 0.4 m |
| Mature Width: | 0.4 m |
| Site Condition: | Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil |
| Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Frosts: | Hardy |
| Features: | Suitable for bordering or edging and ground cover. Attractive to insects and bees. Colorful perennial. Flower colour: White. Foliage colour: Green w. red margin. Native. Suitable restoration species. |
Veronica decumbens, formerly known as Hebe decumbens, is native to the North Canterbury region, has shiny dark green leaves with a red margin. Bears tiny white flowers from late spring to summer.
Habitat: Found among mountains from Nelson to Canterbury on rocky ledges at around 1,000 - 1,400m.
Flowering: Summer [December - February]
Fruiting:
Plant Calendar:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Flower and Fruit Months:
| Flowering | Fruiting | Both | |
| Key |
Bird Diet:
| Fruit | Seed | Nectar | |
| Key | F | S | N |
