Veronica stricta
Koromiko
This plant is endemic in Wellington region. In the home garden will grow to 2m high. Used widely in revegetation projects, it has a number of amenity uses and is ideal for screening and hedging. The long sweetly scented flowers, which appear usually July to October, can be lilac, mauve or white in colour. Flowering can also occur sporadically throughout the year. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Will tolerate poor soils and drought and strong winds and coastal conditions. Trim back after flowering. Not suited to wet conditions.
