Veronica raoulii (H)
Synonym: Hebe raoulii
Description:
Found in the dry, rocky mountains of Marlborough and Canterbury, New Zealand, this small evergreen shrub has bushy or sprawling growth. It features small, green, spoon-shaped leaves with serrated red edges. The flowers bloom in lilac-pink to white during late spring. It thrives in sunny, open areas, as it is highly prone to downy mildew.
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