Dampiera diversifolia

Common Name: Common Dampiera

Description: Dampiera diversifolia, commonly known as Common Dampiera, is a prostrate perennial native to southern Western Australia. This groundcover features vibrant blue to purple-blue flowers with contrasting pale centres, blooming from spring through summer. Its dense, leafy branches form a compact mat, making it ideal for rockeries, hanging baskets, and as an understorey plant. Thriving in well-drained soils, it prefers full sun to part shade and exhibits good frost tolerance. Regular application of a native fertiliser in spring promotes healthy growth and abundant flowering. Propagation is typically achieved through cuttings.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.1 m
• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Blue
• Purple-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Suitable for Pots
• Frost Tolerant
• Attracts Native Butterflies
• Aids in Weed Suppression
• Effective for Soil Erosion Control

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)
• Grevillea (Grevillea spp.)
• Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.)
• Wattle (Acacia spp.)
• Emu Bush (Eremophila spp.)

Note: While Dampiera diversifolia is native to Western Australia, it can adapt well to various conditions, including those in Melbourne, provided it is planted in well-drained soil and receives adequate sunlight.