Goodenia varia
A cascading container favourite that’s renter-friendly, reliable and drought tolerant.
Prostrate in form, this plant features flat leaves with a toothed margin that are sticky when young. It also produces small yellow flowers near-on year-round adding a pop of colour where the leaf meets the stem.
This species is classified as Priority 2, meaning it’s a poorly known species from few locations. Not only is this a great plant for the home garden or verge, it’s also an active contribution to conserving this plant's future.
Grow it at home
- In a pot, use native soil mix, fertilise with a controlled release fertiliser and water until established
- Prune once established to maintain a dense bushy form
- If planting in the ground, this species prefers sunny to lightly shaded areas with well-draining soil.
Find it in Kings Park
This species can be found around the Western Australian Botanic Garden entrance, throughout the Jarrah Forest and southern flora collections opposite the DNA Tower on Forrest Drive.
Out in the wild
This species is endemic to southern WA occurring around the Eucla and Caiguna areas.
Find it in nurseries
Kings Park Rare Wonders are produced in partnership with Domus Nursery and are available for purchase in retail garden centres and hardware stores throughout WA.
