Digger's speedwell is an elegant Australian evergreen sub-shrub prized for its distinctive blue-gray foliage and delicate blue-to-lavender flowers. The narrow, paired leaves hug the stems in a eucalyptus-like pattern, while airy flower spikes bloom in spring on previous season's growth. Reaching 24 inches tall and spreading to 36 inches wide, this low, arching plant thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soil. It's resilient through winter if well mulched and regrows from the roots after hard freezes. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, banks, and containers. Drought and deer resistant.
Details
Botanical Name
Parahebe perfoliata
Common Name
Digger's Speedwell
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
24 inches
Max Spread
3 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Blue Gray
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Blue
- Lavender
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid to Late Spring
Moisture
Dry to Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
Yes
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