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Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 60 cm (2 ft)
Spread 60 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The shrub Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' (mountain-box) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' (mountain-box) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, hedge and foundation.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' tolerates pollution and salt.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple' (mountain-box) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.