A perennial mounding plant, Dampiera Blue Moon has bright violet blue flowers from late spring through to autumn. It has a nice compact and ground covering habit, and will flower best in a sunny spot, but can also grow in light shade. Needs a well drained soil. Feed with a good native fertiliser in spring. Great for borders and retaining walls, and will also look great in a large container. Tolerates some frost.
Dampiera linearis ‘Blue Moon’ – Dampiera
Family : Goodeniaceae
Cultivar Name: Blue Moon
Plant Type : Ground cover
Width : 0.6
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn
Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Dampiera linearis
Common Name : Dampiera
Height : 0.5
Flower Color : Blue
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects