Botanical Name
Dampiera altissima
Common Name
Tall Dampiera
Description
Tall Dampiera is a distinctive native shrub renowned for its bright blue flowers and upright growth habit that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This attractive species produces clusters of small, fan-shaped blue flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing excellent nectar sources. The narrow, serrated leaves create attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that maintains upright, architectural growth habits. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions with good adaptability to various soil conditions. Perfect for borders, native gardens, and areas where upright native shrubs with reliable blue flowering create structured landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-1.5 meters
Dampiera altissima naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate to subtropical climates.
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