Dampiera purpurea - Purple Dampiera
Dampiera purpurea, commonly known as Purple Dampiera, is a small, perennial herb native to eastern Australia, including regions of New South Wales, SE Queensland, and Victoria. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters and thrives in a range of habitats such as open woodlands, heathlands, and rocky outcrops, often in well-drained soils. Dampiera purpurea is renowned for its vibrant purple-blue flowers, which bloom from spring to summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. This hardy, drought-tolerant species plays an important role in native ecosystems by providing nectar and habitat for local fauna. Its striking flowers and resilience also make it a popular choice for native gardens and revegetation projects.
Dampiera purpurea, commonly known as Purple Dampiera, is a small, perennial herb native to eastern Australia, including regions of New South Wales, SE Queensland, and Victoria. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters and thrives in a range of habitats such as open woodlands, heathlands, and rocky outcrops, often in well-drained soils. Dampiera purpurea is renowned for its vibrant purple-blue flowers, which bloom from spring to summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. This hardy, drought-tolerant species plays an important role in native ecosystems by providing nectar and habitat for local fauna. Its striking flowers and resilience also make it a popular choice for native gardens and revegetation projects.
Dampiera purpurea, commonly known as Purple Dampiera, is a small, perennial herb native to eastern Australia, including regions of New South Wales, SE Queensland, and Victoria. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters and thrives in a range of habitats such as open woodlands, heathlands, and rocky outcrops, often in well-drained soils. Dampiera purpurea is renowned for its vibrant purple-blue flowers, which bloom from spring to summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. This hardy, drought-tolerant species plays an important role in native ecosystems by providing nectar and habitat for local fauna. Its striking flowers and resilience also make it a popular choice for native gardens and revegetation projects.