Wahlenbergia luteola

Bronze Bluebell

Perennial tufted herb with thickened taproot. Few to many erect, leafy stems from the base, branching above.

FamilyCampanulaceae
StoreyLower storey
Size6-40 cm high
Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
LeavesPairs of narrow leaves 5-60 mm x 1-2 mm, sometimes becoming scattered above the base, margins entire or with a few small teeth.
Flower colourBlue inside, yellowish-brown outside
Flowering timeOctober to March
FlowersSingle terminal bell-shaped flowers to 15 mm across, tube shorter than erect calyx lobes, floral lobes not widely spreading.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist alluvial soils in lowland woodland. Full sun.
Garden useA dainty herb especially mass planted or planted in drifts in moist soil. Plant in large container with other herbs or under a small shrub.
Commercially availableNo information available
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Very limited distribution locally, scattered within Victoria.
Aboriginal Use Food - flowers