Additional information

• FamilyCampanulaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size10-50 cm high
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesPaired leaves near base, becoming scattered to leafless in top half. Narrow with few scattered teeth, 5-50 mm x 1-2 mm.
• Flower colourBlue, sometimes yellow on outside
• Flowering timeOctober to February
• FlowersSingle bell-shaped flowers, lobes spreading.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWell drained light to sandy soils in open forest and heathland. Full sun to semi-shade.
• Garden useDainty little bluebell for small gardens or amongst trees.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common in southern Victoria. May also occur in Candlebark Grassy Forest.
• Aboriginal Use Food - flowers

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 3 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Russell Best, NatureShare ©

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