A hebe found throughout the North Island with long pale green leaves and long white spike flowers in Summer.

It is a common Hebe naturally found in the Auckland Ecological Region.

The koromiko is a fast growing shrub, easily established and prefers open habitats, on the edge of bush and wetlands.

The koromiko does not tolerate shade.

It will not grow under kauris

It is a pioneer plant useful to plant as a nurse crop for revegetation planting.

Recently Hebe stricta has been reclassified and the botanical name has changed to Veronica stricta.

• H 1m x W 1m
• Full sun only
• Tolerates wet
• Hardy

Plants supplied are from the Tamaki and Waitakere Ecological Districts