Lechenaultia biloba – Blue Lechenaultia

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
Lechenaultia biloba - blue lechenaultia

Family : Goodeniaceae

Cultivar Name:

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