Prickly Guinea-flower

Hibbertia exutiacies

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A low hardy groundcover or low shrub which is useful as an understorey plant for dry, shady or rocky areas. The pointy leaves make this plant a bit prickly but the bright yellow flowers are a beautiful sight.

Form
Small shrub
Height
0.3 - 0.5m
Spread
0.5 - 1.0m
Flowering time
Spring
Flower colour
Yellow
Light requirements
Full sun
Part shade
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Well drained
Landscape setting
Plains
Hills
Tolerates
Moderate frost
Drought

Flammability: Low*

*Flammability based on well-maintained, pruned, irrigated plants.

Nectar attracts native butterflies and insects.

Habitat for