Thursday, 20 February 2014

FFF 118 - DAMPIERA

Dampiera linearis (Common Dampiera or Wedge-leaved Dampiera) is an erect perennial herb in the family Goodeniaceae. The species, which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia,  and grows to between 0.15 and 0.6 metres in height. It produces blue flowers between July and December in its native range. In cultivation, the species prefers a well-drained situation in full sun or light shade. It tolerates some dryness and moderate frost. The hybrid "True Blue" is shown here.

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9 comments:

  1. Ileana20 February 2014 at 05:22

    Beautiful blue flower! Have a nice day!

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  2. Unknown20 February 2014 at 19:24

    Gorgeous color!

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  3. Unknown21 February 2014 at 01:04

    Very vivid Blue. I like the yellow center.

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  4. Anonymous21 February 2014 at 05:13

    true blue flowers are rare - this is a little beauty!

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  5. Anonymous21 February 2014 at 05:32

    Love this wonderful blue flowers!!!
    Wish you a nice weekend with a lot of nice flowers ♥
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  6. Anonymous21 February 2014 at 09:04

    What a beautiful vivid blue that is. Have a great weekend.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  7. Zauberpalme24 February 2014 at 02:06

    The colors are gorgeous! Have a good start.

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  8. Míriam Luiza24 February 2014 at 04:36

    Amei as flores azuis!!!

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  9. A'sean'sation6 March 2014 at 13:44

    Amazing blue colour

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