Common name: Francisca hebe

Family name: Plantaginaceae

Description: large leaved hebe with grey-green foliage and purple flowers.

Flower: Purple flowers

Foliage: Broad, oval, grey-green leaves decussately arranged with entire margins.

Growing conditions: Full sun; good drainage, good air circulation; needs overhead protection but no shade.

Height and spread: 2.5m by 3m

Limitations: Can’t tolerant shade very well.

Landscape uses: This shrub has a really nice texture. Rock garden, mid border, hedging, salt tolerant so can be used in maritime landscapes.