Lyall’s parahebe
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An evergreen subshrub to around 30cm high, with a prostrate habit, slender, branching stems that root as they spread, and small, leathery, toothed green leaves with paler undersides. Clusters of saucer-shaped white flowers with pink veining are produced from mid to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Lyall’s parahebe (Veronica lyallii)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Lyall’s parahebe
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Lyall’s parahebe
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Lyall’s parahebe care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by semi-ripe cuttings in early or midsummer
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny position with shelter from cold, drying winds. May need protection in cold winters
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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