Goodenia ovata Prostrate

Common Name: Prostrate Hop Goodenia

Botanical Name: Goodenia ovata (Prostrate Form)

Description:
Prostrate Hop Goodenia (Goodenia ovata Prostrate) is a hardy Australian native ground cover known for its lush, spreading habit and bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers. Flowering from spring through autumn, this fast-growing plant provides excellent weed suppression and erosion control, making it ideal for mass plantings, garden borders, and embankments. It thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. Its dense green foliage remains attractive year-round, and the nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in the garden.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–20 cm
• Width: 1.5–3 m (spreading)

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Perennial
• Low Maintenance
• Fast Growing
• Suitable for Erosion Control

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Grevillea ground covers
• Westringia
• Callistemon (Dwarf Varieties)