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Parahebe catarractae

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Common Name: Parahebe
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Height/Spread: Mounded 15"to 18"high. 3' wide.
Leaves: Linear-lanceolate or eliptic.
Flowers: Short spires. Flower color can vary from white to lavender blue. Each small blossom is marked in the center with a contrasting red-purple ring.
Bloom Time: All summer.
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well drained soil. Quite drought tolerant once established. Light shearing after flowering keeps it compact. Plant in sheltered area in cooler climates.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8 to 9.
Garden Location: Shorts Groundcover Garden: GC08; Perennial Border: PB03, PB04. Parahebe 'Delight': PB07, PB08, PB09. Parahebe lyallii (veronica lyallii): Rock Garden.

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