This is one of the iconic wildflowers in the Western Australian flora. It is a prostrate herbaceous plant that comes up in profusion after bushfires in many parts of south west WA. It is occassionally offered for sale in the nursery industry but has proven difficult to keep going in cultivation, particularly in the more humid areas of eastern Australia. If you are going to attempt to grow it than it is best done in a small to medium sized pot or hanging basket, ensuring you use a freely draining mix.
Lechenaultia biloba – Blue Lechenaultia
Family : Goodeniaceae
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Plant Type : Ground cover, Clumping perennial
Width : 0.5
Flowering Time : Spring, Winter
Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Semi-arid
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained
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Scientific Name: Lechenaultia biloba
Common Name : Lechenaultia
Height : 0.3
Flower Color : Blue
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny
Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects