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Key characteristics

Family: Plantaginaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Lavender
Foliage color: Variegated gray-green with pink flushes, especially in winter and spring
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 8 to 10
Wildlife: Pollinators, including bees

Shrubs

Veronica 'Silver Dollar'

Silver Dollar Hebe

Veronica 'Silver Dollar' is a perennial known for its silvery-green foliage that features a unique pink tint on new growth, especially during cooler seasons. This soft blush complements the silver tones, adding dynamic seasonal interest to the plant's appearance. In late spring and summer, it produces spikes of pale lilac flowers that fade to white, creating a subtle yet elegant display against the colorful foliage.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Companion plants

Daylily · Ninebark · Coral bells · Switch grass · Creeping phlox · Bearded iris

Design tip

Treat ‘Silver Dollar’ primarily as a foliage plant, allowing its flowers to play a supporting role. Silvery gray-green leaves provide a cool-toned presence through the season, while pink flushes in cooler weather introduce an unexpected shift in color.

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