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Veronica formosa R.Br. subgen. Derwentia 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesVeronica formosa R.Br. subgen. Derwentia
BibliographyProdr. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 434 (1810)
Native RangeTasmania
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude100-1150m
Descriptionleaves minute, densely 4-rowed, ovate-oblong to narrowly lanceolate, patent, flowers 10-12mm across in short, lax, axillary racemes, forming leafy panicle
Size20-90cm
Colorblue, bluish lilac, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
basal cuttings in late summer and fall
SynonymsDerwentia formosa (R.Br.) Bayly
Hebe formosa (R.Br.) Cockayne
Parahebe formosa (R.Br.) Heads
Veronica diosmifolia Knowles & Westc.
Territory5 Australasia
     50 Australia (TAS Tasmania)
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