This sub-shrub has spreading twiggy stems that form a prostrate habit. It has small glossy dark green oblong leaves and the bright yellow saucer-shaped flowers appear solitary towards the end of the branches during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Hibbertia serpyllifoliais naturally found in Australia from the northern tablelands to the coast in New South Wales and extending to Victoria and Tasmania. It grows in well drained moderately fertile sandy soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought, light frost and salt spray.

The Thyme Guinea-flower is grown for its low spreading habit and its flowers. It is planted in small gardens as a ground cover and as a rockery specimen. It is suitable for coastal and tableland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is used on coastal dunes. ID 1974

Hibbertia(hib-BERT-ee-a) serpyllifolia(ser-FIl-lee-FOL-ia)

Dilleniaceae(DIL-en-ee-AY-see-ee)