Author: Lyn

To 50CM. Erect wildflower. Basal rosette of narrow blue- to olive-green leaves. Single bright yellow globular flower heads held erect on long straw-coloured to reddish stalks Sept to Feb.Nectar source for butterflies and other insects. Tolerates waterlogging a...

To 2M. Variable dense upright to spreading shrub.  Dull green, rough ovate leaves.1-2 large, pendant light green bells at the end of side branchlets, sometimes red with green tips Mar to Sept. Excellent for dry, shady areas. Requires average to well-drained ...

To 2.7M Dense, erect shrub. Thin dark green oblong leaves held horizontally. Solitary pale yellow-green bells hanging from ends of short branchlets Mar to Nov.  Adaptable to heavy or light soils and will grow in dappled shade, partial or full sun.

0.3m H x 0.5m W. Blushing pink flowers in spring. Tolerates moderately salty winds, full sun and heavier soils. Likes well-drained soil, hot, dry areas.

To 60M. Spreading to erect perennial herb with cottony or cobwebbed stems, Bright yellow flowers year-round, peaking Sept to Feb. Well-drained soils in full to filtered sun. Prune hard to rejuvenate.

To 70CM. Wildflower. Soft grey, mostly paired leaves. Silver-grey foliage with bright yellow flowers Oct-Feb. Suitable for containers, needs well-drained or clay and loamy soils. Full sun to semi-shade.

To 8M. Medium to large shrub or small tree, produces masses of small white or cream flowers Oct-Jan, followed by heart-shaped, flattened seed capsules. Important food for butterflies/moths. Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils, will not tolerate wet/...

To 1M. Tufted herb with flower spike. Narrow flat leaves from base. Violet or deep pink flowers singly on erect stalks, smells a little like chocolate Oct to Dec. Grows in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist soils. Useful container plant. Flowerin...

To 80CM. Tufted herb with flower spike. Slightly fleshy, spreading dark green leaves from base.Pale pink, pale mauve or white flowers in clusters on branched stems. Beautiful lilac, vanilla-scented flower spikes Nov to Feb. Grows in full sun or partial shade i...

To 2M. Prostrate herb, weak, trailing perennial. Smooth celery like leaves. Inconspicuous cream to green flowers with yellow-brown midrib in umbels Dec to Mar. Moist, well-drained sandy soils. Full sun. Suitable for a rockery.  Leaves and stems may be used a...