Goodenia hederacea – Ivy Goodenia

An attractive, hardy and long flowering creeping groundcover plant that is very useful in the garden and for landscaping. Normally prostrate, there are also forms growing around half a metre high. Has bright yellow flowers from late winter through to autumn. Best in partial shade with some soil moisture, suits most soils. Tolerant of heavy frost.

Family : Goodeniaceae
Cultivar Name:
Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover
Width : 1
Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn, Winter
Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Goodenia hederacea
Common Name : Goodenia
Height : 0.8
Flower Color : Yellow
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden
Light : Light shade, Half shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Other insects