Veronica formosa

Veronica formosa is a flowering plant species of the family Plantaginaceae, endemic to Tasmania in Australia.[2] It is a subshrub which grows to between 0.5 and 2 metres high. The elliptic to lanceolate leaves are 7 to 15 mm long. The flowers are pale lilac or violet blue and appear in racemes from late spring to early summer.[1]

Veronica formosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Veronica
Species:
V. formosa
Binomial name
Veronica formosa
Synonyms

Derwentia formosa (R.Br.) Cockayne
Hebe formosa (R.Br.) Cockayne
Parahebe formosa (R.Br.) Heads

Cultivation

Plants may be grown in shade, but a position in full sun is desirable to maximise flowering. They are frost tolerant, being hardy to -7 °C. A compact shape can be maintained by cutting back old stems after flowering.[1]

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References
  1. Mulcahy, Tim (1986). "Veronica formosa". Growing Australian Plants. Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. "Veronica formosa". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 21 January 2013.


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