Veronica perfoliata
Veronica perfoliata

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Veronica perfoliata (Digger's Speedwell, Blue Veronica)

(Derwentia perfoliata, Parahebe perfoliata)

Veronica perfoliata is a perennial shrub native to drier rocky soils of NSW, ACT and Victoria. It has long slender stems with opposite leaves and sprays of blue flowers. There is no evidence of this species becoming naturalised or invasive outside its native range. However other closely related species are invasive.