Botanical name:

Hebe hookeriana

Common name(s):

Hooker’s speedwell, Hooker’s parahebe

About:

A creeping plant characterised by its small bristly oval leaves and delicate mauve flowers that bloom in the summer months. This plant can be found thriving in the unique environments of subalpine to alpine regions located within the North Island's Central Plateau, showcasing its adaptability to these specific habitats.

Natural habitat:

Subalpine to alpine. In open sites such as screes, fell-fields, banks, rock outcrops and lava fields.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s North Island from Raukumara, Huiarau, Kaimanawa & Maungaharuru

Height: 20cm

Flowering: 

October - January with a red – pink to violet - purple coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

November – May

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Riparian plantings, Pioneer Plantings & Flowers.

How to grow:

Easily grown from cuttings, rooted pieces and fresh seed.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seeds direct & keep moist until germination is complete.