Global InformationVeronica pimeleoides information
| Veronica pimeleoides | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Veronica |
| Section: | Veronica sect. Hebe |
| Species: | V. pimeleoides
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| Binomial name | |
| Veronica pimeleoides Hook.f.[1]
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Veronica pimeleoides, synonym Hebe pimeleoides, is a flowering plant of the family Plantaginaceae.[1] It is endemic to the dry mountains of Marlborough and Canterbury, in South Island of New Zealand. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub, reaching 60 cm in height, with grey-green, spear-shaped leaves that are 7–10 mm long. Flowers are pale lilac.[citation needed]
The compact cultivar 'Quicksilver', with blue/grey leaves and white flowers, is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] Hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), it requires a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
POWO_812481-1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Hebe pimeleoides 'Quicksiver'". RHS. Retrieved 28 July 2020.