{"product_id":"goodenia-amplexans","title":"Goodenia amplexans","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasping Goodenia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoodenia amplexans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGoodeniaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth Australia endemic — Mount Lofty Ranges, southern Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen low shrub \/ undershrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and tough little South Australian native, Goodenia amplexans — the Clasping Goodenia — is one of the few plants that can genuinely claim Adelaide as its home territory. Originally described by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller from plants growing on the ridges and gullies near Adelaide, this compact aromatic shrub is perfectly adapted to the region's soils, climate and conditions.\u003cbr\u003eFrom late winter through summer it produces cheerful fan-shaped yellow flowers in spike-like clusters above its attractive sticky, aromatic foliage. The stem-clasping leaves give the plant its common name and a distinctive, textural quality. Tolerant of drought, frost and a wide range of soils, it's an excellent choice for habitat gardens, native plantings, informal borders and erosion-prone banks across South Australia. A reliable food plant for native butterflies and insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5–1.0 m H × 0.5–1.0 m W (compact erect to slightly sprawling habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate — 15–25 cm per year; prune to encourage bushier growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpposite pairs of egg-shaped to elliptic stem-clasping leaves with toothed edges; hairy and sticky with a pleasant aromatic scent; evergreen year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFan-shaped yellow flowers in spike-like clusters; late winter through summer (August–February); attractive to native insects and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFoliage pleasantly aromatic; flowers not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAromatic evergreen foliage year-round → yellow flower spikes from late winter through summer → light pruning after summer flowering maintains compact habit → fresh new growth in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImportant food plant for native butterflies and caterpillars; flowers attract native bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; moderate frost hardy; heat-tolerant; coastal-tolerant (second-line); lime-tolerant; adaptable to clay, loam and sandy soils; dislikes prolonged waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight groundcover\/hedge: 3 plants per metre (30–35 cm spacing); Standard border: 2 plants per metre (50–60 cm spacing); 1 plant per m² for mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo known toxicity to cats or dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun for best flowering and compact growth; tolerates very light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptable to clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates lime and slightly alkaline conditions typical of Adelaide; good drainage preferred but handles heavier soils better than most natives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: very drought tolerant — deep soak every 3–4 weeks in summer; little to no supplementary watering needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrune lightly after flowering (autumn) to encourage bushier growth and more prolific flowering the following season; feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring; minimal ongoing care once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerennial; 5–10+ years with occasional pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfectly suited to all Adelaide zones — Adelaide Plains, foothills, Mount Lofty Ranges, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcid to alkaline; highly adaptable across Adelaide's range of soil pH levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative habitat garden staple — provides year-round butterfly food plant value alongside cheerful long-season yellow flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow informal hedge or border edging for native streetscapes, council plantings and public landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control and bank stabilisation on rocky slopes, embankments and coastal footslopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with other local SA natives such as Lomandra, Eremophila, Westringia and Brachyscome for a cohesive, low-water native palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockery and gravel garden feature — thrives in the free-draining, low-nutrient conditions where many plants struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodenia amplexans is a genuine Adelaide original — first collected from the city's own ridges and gullies, and still perfectly at home here today. Tough, cheerful and alive with butterflies from late winter through summer, it's the kind of plant that quietly does everything right. Low water, low maintenance, high wildlife value, and those bright yellow flowers never fail to lift a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48871591149820,"sku":"GOOD-AMPL-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/goodenia-amplexans-clasping-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1773982525","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/goodenia-amplexans","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}