General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Fall
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Drought tolerant

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Common names
  • Varnished Koromiko
  • Varnished Hebe
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Veronica vernicosa
  • Synonym: Hebe vernicosa

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Location: Willamette Valley Oregon
Date: 2013-03-06
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-06-17

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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