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Veronica strictissima
Veronica strictissima is a rounded shrub up to 2 m tall, endemic to Banks Peninsula in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is grown for its erect, form and light green foliage and suits sheltered, free-draining sites in cool temperate gardens.
Veronica strictissima, commonly known as the Banks Peninsula hebe, is a flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is endemic to Banks Peninsula in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Veronica strictissima is grazed upon by sheep, goats and cows. The nectar and fruit are eaten by lizards and birds. V. strictissima and other species from the genus Veronica are fed on by Platyptilia, Xyridacma veronicae.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Veronica strictissima by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
