Perennials

Parahebe perfoliata (Diggers S)

Parahebe perfoliata

Also known as Digger's Speedwell

$7.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones8-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Parahebe perfoliata (Diggers S), 'Diggers S', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.

An ornamental perennial valued for its seasonal flower display and the role it plays in the garden border.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Cut back in late fall or early spring.

For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.

Plant Details

Botanical
Parahebe perfoliata
Common name
Digger's Speedwell
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
18-24 in tall × 18-24 in wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Works well in containers; ensure good drainage. Generally low-maintenance in well-drained sites.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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