Hebe 'Silver Dollar'

Silver Dollar Hebe

Veronica 'Silver Dollar'

Evergreen Shrub

Hebe 'Silver Dollar' is a low-growing evergreen that adds structure and year-round interest to small gardens or containers. This variety features rounded, gray-green leaves with creamy margins and streaks of powder blue, cream, and soft pink. Reaching only about 2 feet in height and width, 'Silver Dollar' maintains a dense and compact form. In spring, it produces pale lavender flowers that fade to white, offering a seasonal color display. To keep the plant looking tidy, deadhead as the blooms fade. This hardy plant thrives in USDA Zone 8 and can grow in Zone 7 under optimal conditions. It prefers well-drained soil in sunny to partially shaded locations. With its distinct coloration and clean appearance, Hebe 'Silver Dollar' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance beauty and all-season appeal.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 8, 9, 8b

Exposure: Full Sun

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Soil: Well-drained

Description

Size: 18 - 24 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Compact, Rounded
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Winter Interest

Foliage Color: Variegated

Flower Color: Lavender / Lilac
Bloom Season: Summer


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest
Position / Role: front of border, mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Slow Growing
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes