Fantastic Hebe that has stood the test of time. Large growing to 3′ x 3′ an upright shrub with fine silver/gray foliage held on black tinted stems. In summer spikes of white flowers appear. Cold hardy, low water, long lived Hebe that is a stunning focal point or even informal hedge. Moderately fast growing- about 6″- 10″ per year. Regular summer water speeds growth- low water when established. Full sun to light shade. A really pretty silver shrub that is elegant and easy to grow. Excellent performance at the Oregon coast- it tolerates strong winds well. Perfectly hardy to cold in Portland not bothered by temperatures near 5ºF- and it survived -2ºF at my parents house in December 2013 near Eugene. It was mangled but made a full recovery by late spring. Great texture that combines symmetry and silver.
Hebe ‘Western Hills’
Family: Plantaginaceae Genus: Hebe
Plant type: Hedge or Screen, Shrub
Biomes/Growing conditions: Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast
Sun exposure: Full Sun
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn7b 10º to 5ºF
Foliage color: Silver/Gray
Foliage season: Evergreen