Additional information

• FamilyGoodeniaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size1-2.5 m x 1-3 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesLight green egg-shaped, toothed leaves 3-8 cm x 1-4 cm, on stalk to 3 cm.
• Flower colourBright yellow
• Flowering timeAugust to February
• FlowersSmall sprays of 3-6 well displayed open flowers.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWidespread in many habitats, especially forests, on damp to moist soils. Will tolerate periods of waterlogging. Light frosts. Full sun to full shade.
• Garden useA pioneer plant which requires pruning to prevent straggliness. Plant under established trees. Adds a natural element to a bush garden.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2, 3 Yarra Ranges Council photo library

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Plant Communities

05 Mountain Ash Forest - Central Highlands (EVC 30)	17 Messmate Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23)
30 Swamp Gum Swampy Riparian Woodland (EVC 83)	08 Mountain Grey Gum Damp Forest – Dandenongs (EVC 29)
12 Manna Gum Riparian Forest - Dandenongs (EVC 18)	13 Manna Gum Riparian Forest - Upper Yarra (EVC 18)
26 Red Stringybark Grassy Dry Forest - Middle Yarra (EVC 22)	22 Silver-leaf Stringybark Heathy Woodland (EVC 48)
46 Silvertop Ash Heathy Dry Forest (EVC 20)	19 Long-leaf Box Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23)
27 Red Stringybark Grassy Dry Forest - Dandenongs (EVC 22)	18 Messmate Shrubby Foothill Forest - Dandenongs (EVC 45)
11 Manna Gum Riparian Forest - Central Highlands (EVC 18)	35 Floodplain Wetland Complex (EVC 172)
34 Manna Gum Floodplain Riparian Woodland (EVC 56)	21 Broad-leaf Peppermint Heathy Dry Forest (EVC 20)
15 Scented Paperbark Riparian Thicket - Middle & Upper Yarra (EVC 59)	07 Mountain Grey Gum Damp Forest - Central Highlands (EVC 29)
20 Messmate Lowland Forest (EVC 16)	41 Swamp Paperbark Riparian Thicket (EVC 59)
06 Mountain Ash Wet Forest - Dandenongs (EVC 30)	32 Silvertop Ash Shrubby Foothill Forest (EVC 45)
16 Messmate Shrubby Foothill Forest Central Highlands/UpperYarra (EVC 45)	43 Buxton Gum Swampy Riparian Woodland (EVC 83)
29 Green Scentbark Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23)	36 Scented Paperbark Riparian Thicket – Central Highlands (EVC 59)