A lovely perennial sub-shrub from down under that’s closely related to hebes. Digger’s Speedwell is often mistaken as a eucalyptus when it’s not in flower due to its beautiful perfoliate (leaves connect around the stem) foliage and bluish tint. In summer it throws up its dainty lilac colored blossoms that last for many weeks. Easy in a variety of soils in full sun.
Baby Blue Silver Leaved Mountain Gum is a small growing euc that is often grown as a tall spreading shrub and cut back frequently to maintain abundant shoots of its prized juvenile foliage.
This strikingly attractive, medium size tree displays large, round, bright silver-gray foliage. Very fragrant and good for arrangements, the leaves will become lance shaped as the tree matures. Prune hard annually to form a spectacular, large shrub.
This attractive, Tasmanian species features gray bark with white and red patches, long, willow-like, peppermint-scented foliage, and red leaf stems. Black Peppermint Gum can grow to 40 ft. in height when mature.
