Botanical name:

Hebe mooreae

Common name(s):

About:

H. mooreae is a low-growing, bushy shrub that typically bears pairs of narrow leaves, each exhibiting a distinct abrupt shoulder at the leaf stalk. This species is commonly found thriving in the mountainous regions of the western South Island. The leaves of H. mooreae measure approximately 14 to 18mm in length and feature a noticeable ridge along their underside. Additionally, the striking white flowers emerge on a spike that is located near the very tip of the twig, adding to the plant's appeal.

Natural habitat:

It grows mostly in penalpine grassland and subalpine shrub-land.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

Widespread on New Zealand’s South Island, from the Wakamarama Range in the north to the Longwood Range in the south, primarily on the wetter mountains west of the Main Divide.

Height: 1.2m

Flowering:
November - February (-June) with a white coloured flower/s

Fruiting:
January-June (-December)

Uses:

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

How to grow:

Easily grown from seed, cuttings and layered stem pieces.

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