Hibbertia fasciculata var. prostrata

Bundled Guinea-flower

Spreading shrub becoming erect towards the end of stems.

SynonymHibbertia prostrata
FamilyDilleniaceae
StoreyLower storey
Size0.3-0.6 m x 0.5
Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
LeavesSoft hairy, sometimes hairless, needle-like leaves 3-21 mm x 0.3-0.7 mm, margins incurved. Leaves in tufts along branches.
Flower colourBright yellow
Flowering timeSeptember to December
FlowersStalkless flowers to 20 mm across, at ends of short branchlets. Stamens grouped around ovary.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist well drained sandy soil in heathy woodland. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
Garden useAn ornamental low shrub with masses of flowers for cottage gardens, rockeries, containers and for accent planting, in light soil.
Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Occurs in abundance in the localities in which it is found.