Hibbertia scandens (climber, twiner, ground cover)
Common Name: Snake vine, Guinea flower
Family: Dilleniaceae
Location: Cape York to Melbourne – Local to the Central Coast
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowers: September – February
Soil: Any soil – open; sand-like
Drainage: Free draining
Exposure: Full sun (BEST) to dappled sun
Cover: Height – 0.5-3 m x Width –2-3 m
Danger: Frost; Will smother plants, salt tolerant
Prune: Yes, to control
Fruit: DO NOT EAT SEEDS
Photos are examples only and are a guide to what your plant can be like when mature.
Photos: Heather Miles, Alan Fairley
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