Sign In 
Get Premium Blue Dampiera
(Dampiera stricta)
Blue Dampiera (Dampiera stricta)
/
/
ronavery
CC BY 4.0
Image By:
ronavery
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY 4.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: ronavery | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: ronavery | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-08-15T07:37:07-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Dampiera stricta, commonly known as Blue Dampiera, is an evergreen subshrub native to open woodlands and forest margins in Eastern Australia. This plant typically reaches a height of up to 90 cm (35 in) and features ribbed, triangular stems that are smooth or become smooth with age. The leaves of Dampiera stricta are variable in shape, contributing to its unique appearance. It produces vibrant blue, mauve, or purple flowers that are quite showy, blooming predominantly from August to January. The fruit is a distinctive rounded oblong shape, measuring 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in) long, ribbed, and covered in rusty-colored hairs.
Blue Dampiera is valued for its striking flowers and ability to attract pollinators, making it a popular choice for native gardens, informal borders, and as a ground cover in cultivation. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring medium amounts of water and thriving in soils with medium drainage. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is somewhat adaptable to different light conditions. Gardeners should be aware that while it is generally pest-free, it may be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Blue Dampiera is valued for its striking flowers and ability to attract pollinators, making it a popular choice for native gardens, informal borders, and as a ground cover in cultivation. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring medium amounts of water and thriving in soils with medium drainage. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is somewhat adaptable to different light conditions. Gardeners should be aware that while it is generally pest-free, it may be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, Blue
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Border Plant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and forest margins
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Dampiera stricta, Dampiera oblongata, Dampiera fasciculata, Goodenia stricta, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera stricta var. laxa, Dampiera stricta var. oblongata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Dampiera stricta (Sm.) R.Br.