Author: Lyn

To 6M. Dense, rounded large shrub or small tree. Thick, smooth lanceolate bright green leaves, coastal plants succulent. Axillary clusters of tiny fragrant white flowers with purple spots. Fruit attractive to birds. Flowers Sept to Dec. Tiny edible, round purp...

To 20CM. Prostrate, suckering perennial herb. Stems erect when plant submerged. Useful for planting near water. Flowers Sept to Apr.

To 60CM. Tufted perennial grass with gracefully arching stems. Spreading to semi-erect, smooth to rough flat leaves. Narrow weeping racemes on slender stems.

To 80CM. Soft sprawling or erect herb, stems often tinged with purple. Narrow lanceolate aromatic fresh green leaves. Dense clusters of small tubular white to pale mauve flowers. Flowers Feb to Oct.

To 5M. Erect to spreading shrub. Green, narrow oblong leaves, paler green below. Masses of tiny single or paired fragrant cream bell flowers hanging along branches. Flowers Aug-Oct.

To 10M. Erect open shrub or small tree, bark papery, becoming rough on old branches. Stiff, dark green ovate to triangular leaves in pairs along stem. Profuse spikes of scented cream to yellow flowers in brushes. Nectar source for butterflies and other insects...

To 10M. Dense large shrub or small tree, bark hard and fissured. Alternate small, thick, dull green narrow leaves along the branchlets. Small cream to white brushes, usually in 3s. Nectar source for butterflies and other insects.

60CM to 1M high. Upright tufting perennial rush. Grey-green foliage with yellow tassel flowerheads Spring and Summer. Prefers marshlands and waterways and dry creek beds.

To 7M. Erect, bushy shrub to small tree, bark papery, suckering to form a dense copse. Short, narrow dark green leaves scattered or in whorls of 3. Masses of small cream brushes. Nectar source for butterflies and other insects.

To 3CM. Low suckering perennial herb in rosettes forming a carpet. Glossy bright green leaves, paler below with toothed or wavy edges. Solitary white or mauve flowers, yellow in centre.