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Veronica stricta, recently reclassified, formerly Hebe stricta
Fast growing endemic shrub found across much of the country, with distinctive pairs of narrow long leaves and white to pale lilac flowers from summer through to winter. The flowers have a mild sweet fragrance and attract bees. Koromiko is a hardy pioneer plant and is a perfect shrub layer plant in a food forest as it creates good leaf litter, as long as it has enough sun.
Koromiko has been used medicinally by Maori for diarrhea, kidney & bladder problems, childbirth and ulcers. It is traditionally chewed and applied as a poultice to wounds or can be taken internally as a tea. Koromiko is said to have an astringent action and can aid healing by gently constricting tissues to form a protective barrier.
Height to 2m. Full sun. Can tolerate a wide range of soils and wind, including coastal.
Certified organic plant. 9cm pot
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
