Hebe spp.
hebe
New Zealand
Hebe flowers. John Rawlings, ca. 2005
Shrub, 2–5 feet tall; narrow, opposite, dark green, 4-ranked leaves; 2 spikes of many small, pink to purple flowers in the spring, each with two exserted stamens and a single long style.
Citrus Court (in bloom Feb 2009); Amy Blue Garden (garden eliminated by new Business School); Lyman Residences (east side); Book Store north side; front and sides of Dining Services, off Pampas Lane.
The genus is now considered to be Veronica.
Hebe leaves, oppositely arranged. John Rawlings, ca. 2005
Related material: Stanford Grounds Plant Information Sheet. List No.14, p.5.
About this Entry: John Rawlings authored/updated the main text of this entry ca. 2005–2009. New genus name noted; family name updated (Nov 2023, SP).
