This attractive perennial has slender upright stems that form a spreading habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the blue wheel-shaped flowers have spreading petals and appear solitary towards the end of the stems during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Dampiera trigona is naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing on the coast in very well drained moist sandy soils that are tending acidic. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Dampiera is a colourful perennial that is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted in small or native gardens as a ground cover or used as a spill-over in rockeries. It is also planted in pots and tubs and is fast growing, establishing in 2 to 3 years. ID 556

Dampiera (dam-pee-ER-uh) trigona (try-GOH-nuh)

Goodeniaceae (goo-DEN-AY-see-ee)