A small soft bright shrub with striking variegated foliage. Variegated foliage creates year round interest so it may be used as a foliage highlight amongst darker shrubs; attractive cut foliage for indoor decoration. A perfect Flora for Fauna selection, especially for butterflies. Good in full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Tolerates light frost.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Goodenia
Scientific Name - Goodenia ovata
Family - Goodeniaceae
Cultivar Name - Lighten Up
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.6
Maximum Height - 0.9
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 0.7
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Winter
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage - Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies
Angus Cultivar -