Digger's Speedwell

Veronica perfoliata

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Overview

Digger's Speedwell (Parahebe perfoliata) is a low-maintenance, evergreen subshrub, reaching heights of 2-3 feet and spreading up to 4 feet wide. Its distinctive grey-green leaves, arranged tightly on stems, accentuate petite, white-to-blue flowers that bloom in early summer. Suited for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil. Ideal for rock gardens or as a groundcover, it provides year-round interest with minimal care.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 9–10Climate Temperate

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Digger's Speedwell (Parahebe perfoliata) is a low-maintenance

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — reaching heights of 2-3 feet and spreading up to 4 feet wide

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Its distinctive grey-green leaves

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — arranged tightly on stems

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — white-to-blue flowers that bloom in early summer

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Suited for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Ideal for rock gardens or as a groundcover, it provides year-round interest with minimal care

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Digger's Speedwell (Parahebe perfoliata) is a low-maintenance

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — reaching heights of 2-3 feet and spreading up to 4 feet wide

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Its distinctive grey-green leaves

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — arranged tightly on stems

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — white-to-blue flowers that bloom in early summer

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Suited for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Ideal for rock gardens or as a groundcover, it provides year-round interest with minimal care

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — scientifically named Parahebe perfoliata

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — is a strikingly unique perennial that boasts both aesthetic charm and easy care

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — making it a splendid choice for any garden design

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — Originating from New Zealand

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — this evergreen plant reaches a mature height of approximately 1-1.5 feet and can spread out to 2-3 feet wide

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — almost succulent-like foliage

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — the leaves envelop the stems completely

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — creating a 'perfoliate' appearance that is quite rare and intriguing

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — In the spring and early summer

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — The blooms are a soft blue hue with white centers

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise garden designs or regions with dry climates

Digger's Speedwell (Veronica perfoliata) — It is drought tolerant once established

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