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
Plant Information
Plant Type - Ground cover, Clumping perennial
Common Name - Lechenaultia
Scientific Name - Lechenaultia biloba
Family - Goodeniaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.1
Maximum Height - 0.3
Minimum Width - 0.3
Maximum Width - 0.5
Flower Colour - Blue
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial, Short lived
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor
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Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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