Parahebe catarractae
Perennials, Flowers
PARAHEBEThese evergreen perennials were formerly classified as Hebe, and before that as Veronica. Regardless of their name, they are a fine choice for the front of borders, among stones, or trailing over walls. Plants form loosely sprawling, leafy mounds and bloom profusely insummer, bearing small (1/2 in.),saucer-shaped flowers. Cutback any frost-damaged stemsto near base of plant.
Parahebe catarractaeFrom New Zealand. To 1 ft. high, 2 ft. wide, with narrow dark green leaves. Flowers are white with blue or pink veining and a red eye, carried in clusters to 4 in. long. Stems root where they touch moist soil. If plants begin looking leggy, you can cut them back somewhat, but not as severely as P. perfoliata.
Parahebe
These evergreen perennials were formerly classified as Hebe, and before that as Veronica
Parahebe catarractae
From New Zealand. To 1 ft. high, 2 ft. wide, with narrow dark green leaves. Flowers are white with blu...
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