Hebe recurva

Hebe recurva is a flowering plant of the family Plantaginaceae, which is endemic to the north-west area of Nelson on the South Island of New Zealand. It is an evergreen shrub, reaching 60 cm (24 in) in height, with gray, spear-shaped leaves that are 2–4 cm long. Flowers are white.

Hebe recurva
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Hebe
Species:
H. recurva
Binomial name
Hebe recurva
G.Simpson & J.S.Thomson

Mature leaves curve backwards slightly, hence the specific epithet recurva.[1][2]

The cultivar 'Boughton Silver' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3] Hardy down to −5 °C (23 °F), it requires a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade.

References
  1. Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
  2. "Hebe recurva". Deeproot Plant Base Online (beta). Deeproot Software. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  3. "Hebe recurva 'Boughton Silver'". RHS. Retrieved 28 July 2020.


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