Dampiera stricta

Blue Dampiera

Slender, upright suckering perennial herb with triangular stems.

Additional information

• FamilyGoodeniaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.3-0.8 m x 0.3-2 m
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesElliptic leaves are thick with a few teeth along edges, leaf appearing 4 sided, 16-50 mm x 2-20 mm.
• Flower colourBright blue with yellow centres
• Flowering timeMay to January
• FlowersSingle or 2-flowered clusters of flowers towards the ends of branches. Rusty hairs on stalks to 3 cm long.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to well drained soils in heathy forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun or semi shade.
• Garden useExcellent container plant or lower storey plant for growing under trees and on embankments. Pruning is beneficial.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions.

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