A showy plant in flower, with lovely blue-purple flowers in spring to summer. Low growing to 1 metre wide, it needs well drained soil, sun to part shade. Withstands light frost, drought tolerant, a bit of extra care with watering will see better growth. Great for planting to spill over walls, in pots and hanging baskets.
Dampiera trigona
Family : Goodeniaceae
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Plant Type : Ground cover, Clumping perennial
Width : 1
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer
Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Spreading
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
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Scientific Name: Dampiera trigona
Common Name : Dampiera
Height : 0.3
Flower Color : Blue, Purple
pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Drought resistant, Wildflower meadow
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects