Goodenia humilis
Swamp Goodenia
Erect tufted perennial herb suckering to form a carpet.
Additional information
- FamilyGoodeniaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size5-20 cm x 0.5-1.5 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesBasal tuft of narrow to lance-shaped leaves, broader towards tip with long tapering base 4-10 cm x 4-8 mm, toothed or entire. Few small stem leaves.
- Flower colourYellow
- Flowering timeNovember to March
- FlowersBranched terminal leafy sprays of flowers to 12 mm across, equal to or slightly longer than leaves, flowers downy on outside.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet soils beside watercourses and swamps. Full sun.
- Garden useA dainty little herb for moist sunny spots such as beside pools and dams.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1 Peter Kinchington ©; 2 Cathy Powers ©; 3 Marilyn Bull ©
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