An attractive, hardy and long flowering creeping groundcover plant that is very useful in the garden and for landscaping. Normally prostrate, there are also forms growing around half a metre high. Has bright yellow flowers from late winter through to autumn. Best in partial shade with some soil moisture, suits most soils. Tolerant of heavy frost.
Goodenia hederacea – Ivy Goodenia
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Goodenia
Scientific Name - Goodenia hederacea
Family - Goodeniaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 0.8
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant
Special Uses - Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Other insects
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