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Boxleaf Hebe

Hebe odora

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Overview

Boxleaf Hebe (Veronica odora) is a compact evergreen shrub, valued for its dense, box-like foliage and profusion of purple-blue flowers. It typically grows 1-2 feet high and wide, perfect for borders or as low hedges. It flourishes in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil. Moderate drought tolerance once established. Minimal maintenance required, occasional pruning to shape. Hardy to USDA Zone 7. Adds texture and color all year round.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Boxleaf Hebe (Veronica odora) is a compact evergreen shrub
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — box-like foliage and profusion of purple-blue flowersBoxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — It typically grows 1-2 feet high and wide, perfect for borders or as low hedgesBoxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — It flourishes in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soilBoxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Moderate drought tolerance once establishedBoxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Minimal maintenance required, occasional pruning to shapeBoxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — scientifically known as Veronica odora+18

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Boxleaf Hebe (Veronica odora) is a compact evergreen shrub
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — box-like foliage and profusion of purple-blue flowers
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — It typically grows 1-2 feet high and wide, perfect for borders or as low hedges
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — It flourishes in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Moderate drought tolerance once established
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Minimal maintenance required, occasional pruning to shape
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — scientifically known as Veronica odora
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Adds texture and color all year round
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — is a compact and versatile evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest to any landscape
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — this plant is ideal for creating low hedges or borders
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — and is often used as a formal or informal garden element
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — <br><br>Boxleaf Hebe typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet and spreads out 2 feet wide
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — presenting a mounding habit that is easily kept neat with minimal pruning
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — glossy leaves are approximately 0.5 to 1 inch long
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — boasting a rich green hue that complements a variety of garden palettes.<br><br>During the summer months
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — lavender to bluish flowers that attract bees
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — It is suited to well-drained soils and once established
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — exhibits moderate drought tolerance
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — making it suitable for low-water gardens
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — white flowers in the garden
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Boxleaf Hebe (Veronica odora) is a compact evergreen shrub; it flourishes in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — shrub for full or half
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Boxleaf Hebe is also relatively low-maintenance
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — with resilience to many common plant diseases.<br><br>For those designing a landscape

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