Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Veronica pinguifolia
Disk-leaved Hebe
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- Up to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Small, white flowers
- Foliage color
- Gray-green, leathery, and evergreen
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Regular
- Maintenance
- Low; thrives in well-drained chalky, loamy, or sandy soil
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Provides nectar and pollen for pollinators, including bees and other insects
About this plant
Veronica pinguifolia is a low-growing evergreen shrublet prized for its silvery-blue, fleshy foliage and delicate floral display. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, white to pale blue flowers that emerge above the dense, mat-like foliage, creating a soft and harmonious appearance.
Native to New Zealand, Veronica pinguifolia thrives in rocky or alpine environments, reflecting its adaptability to challenging conditions. Its compact growth habit and year-round silvery tones make it a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers, where it adds texture and seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.
Companion plants
Yucca · New Zealand flax · Ice plant · Red hot poker · Crocosmias · Smoke bush
Design tip
Create a cool-toned pause between more colorful planting areas with Disk-leaved Hebe. Its silvery evergreen foliage forms a calm, low mound throughout the year, while the small white flowers add seasonal detail without changing the planting’s restrained character.
