General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 16 inches (40 cm)
Plant Spread: 2 feet (60 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Other: free-flowering
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem

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Common names
  • Figwort
  • Whipcord Hebe
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Veronica ochracea
  • Synonym: Hebe ochracea

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Location: New Zealand
Date: 2012-01-07

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Location: Cedarhome, Washington
Date: 2016-06-24
Location: New Zealand
Date: 2012-10-29
Flowers in spring
Location: In my garden
Date: 2014-05-14

Date: 2014-05-14

Date: 2014-05-14
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Comments:
  • Posted by Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on Jun 7, 2014 10:36 AM concerning plant:
    The tightly pressed golden-green leaves make this hebe look like a dwarf conifer. I am hopeful it is hardier than other hebes I've tried which do not successfully winter over for me.

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