Veronica recurva
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Hebe recurva G.Simpson & J.S.Thomson
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Hebe recurva is a flowering plant of the family Plantaginaceae, which is endemic to the north-west area of Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand. It is an evergreen shrub, reaching 60 cm (24 in) in height, with gray, spear-shaped leaves that are 2–4 cm long. Flowers are white.
Mature leaves curve backwards slightly, hence the specific epithet recurva.[1][2]
The cultivar 'Boughton Silver' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3] Hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), it requires a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade.
References
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
- ^ "Hebe recurva". Deeproot Plant Base Online (beta). Deeproot Software. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Hebe recurva 'Boughton Silver'". RHS. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
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