Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use
Identification & Control of Common Weeds
| Botanical Name: | Goodenia ovata 1 synonym: Goodenoughia ovata |
| Common Name: | hop goodenia |
| Sold As: | Tube ($2.00) |
| Plant Type(s): | Low Growing Shrub (30 cm to 1 m), Medium Shrub (1 to 2 m), Bee Attracting, Bird Attracting, Butterfly Attracting, Insect Attracting, Popular (home), Popular (bulk) |
| Growing Conditions: | Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Moist |
| Size (HxW): | 1-2.5 m x 1-3 m |
| Foliage: | Light green egg-shaped, toothed leaves 3-8 cm x 1-4 cm, on stalk to 3 cm. |
| Flowers: | Small bright yellow sprays of 3-6 well displayed open flowers, August-February |
| General Comments: | A pioneer plant which requires pruning to prevent straggliness. Plant under established trees. Adds a natural element to a bush garden. Will tolerate periods of waterlogging. Tolerates drought and light frosts. |
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| Plant Propagation: | This is one of the easiest native plants to propagate from cuttings. |
