Veronica pimeleoides
species of plant
Veronica pimeleoides, synonym Hebe pimeleoides, is a flowering plant of the family Plantaginaceae. It is endemic to the dry mountains of Marlborough and Canterbury, in South Island of New Zealand. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub, reaching 60 cm (24 in) in height, with grey-green, spear-shaped leaves that are 7–10 mm long. Flowers are pale lilac.
The compact cultivar 'Quicksilver', with blue/grey leaves and white flowers, is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), it requires a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.
References
Veronica pimeleoides at Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Hebe Society entry
"Hebe pimeleoides". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
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