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Hibbertia aspera

Also Known As

Rough Guinea-flower

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

9a-11

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Hibbertia aspera plant details

Hibbertia aspera is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibbertia aspera

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: dilleniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, twining

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibbertia aspera

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low-growing evergreen shrub to 12" tall and spreading up to 5' across. Plants bear small, dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers in spring and summer. In well-drained soils plants will form a dense groundcover. Australia.

By: Native Sons

Rich yellow spring flowers over deep green oval leaves. Cascades nicely. 2' tall by 6' wide.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Tender, viney, evergreen shrub from Australia, to 18-24" tall x 3-4 ft wide, with small leaves, shiny and rounded, seeming almost succulent. Bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers are very showy in spring to early summer. Best in partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil that is kept moist. A cheery plant, but sadly, not frost hardy, tolerating temperatures only to freezing and better above that, USDA zone 9. So for balmy climates or containers that move inside for the cold months.