Hop Goodenia is found in the layer of plants underneath the tree canopy in forests in South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland. It is a tough evergreen shrub but can be short lived. It produces yellow flowers spring to summer that attract butterflies. Can cope with compacted soils, often used for highway planting. The photo is a groundcover variety. This plant is a food source and shelter spot for butterflies.
- Type
- Native
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Water use
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Container
- Zero
- Size
- Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Semi-arid with summer rain, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers
- Soils
- Sandy, Loam, Clay
- Regions
- Yarra Valley Water plants, Habitat plants, Westernport Water (for drains and easements)
- Shade levels
- Full sun
- Flowering seasons
- Spring, Summer
- Gardens
- Hardy