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(Goodenia ovata)
Hop Goodenia (Goodenia ovata)
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Photo by: Duck 73 | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Duck 73 | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-10-13T23:04:11Z |
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Summary
Goodenia ovata, commonly known as Hop Goodenia, is an evergreen shrub native to a variety of habitats including open eucalypt forests, coastal heathlands, and scrublands in Australia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and can spread to a similar width. The plant is characterized by its sticky, often varnished foliage, with toothed egg-shaped to elliptic leaves that add a textural element to the garden. The racemes or thyrses of bright yellow flowers bloom in spring and summer, providing a cheerful display. The flowers are moderately showy and attract pollinators.
Hop Goodenia is valued for its fast growth and adaptability, making it an excellent "filler" plant in gardens. It is often used in mixed borders, as a hedge, or for erosion control on slopes due to its dense growth habit. This species is also known for its resilience, tolerating a range of soil types, moderate frost, and coastal conditions. It prefers part shade but can also thrive in full sun with adequate moisture. While it generally requires medium or low amounts of water, it is adaptable to various drainage conditions. Propagation is easily achieved through cuttings, making it a convenient choice for gardeners to expand their plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hop Goodenia is valued for its fast growth and adaptability, making it an excellent "filler" plant in gardens. It is often used in mixed borders, as a hedge, or for erosion control on slopes due to its dense growth habit. This species is also known for its resilience, tolerating a range of soil types, moderate frost, and coastal conditions. It prefers part shade but can also thrive in full sun with adequate moisture. While it generally requires medium or low amounts of water, it is adaptable to various drainage conditions. Propagation is easily achieved through cuttings, making it a convenient choice for gardeners to expand their plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium, Low
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Groundcover, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open eucalypt forests, coastal heathlands, and scrublands in Australia
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Goodenia ovata, Goodenia acuminata, Goodenia ovata f. latifolia, Goodenia ovata var. cordata, Goodenia ovata var. lanceolata, Goodenia ovata var. latifolia, Goodenoughia ovata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Goodenia ovata Sm.