Author: Lyn

Small shrub 1-2mH x 1-3mW. Fast-growing and adaptable, in full-sun to complete shade. Prefers damp soils but tolerates dryness and waterlogging. Withstands moderately salty winds. Benefits from pruning of old growth.

Open, erect shrub 1-3m X 1-2m, yellow flowers between the spike like leaflets, flowers April to August followed by decorative nuts. Bird attractant, suits most well-drained soils, suitable for container growing and screening.   

Erect shrub 1-3mt X 1-2mt, creamy white flowers Aug- Sept, bird attractant, dry to moist well-drained soils, full sun to part shade, frost tolerant, suits large pots or informal hedging.   

Rounded shrub to 1m high and 1m wide with striking silvery foliage. Excellent coastal plant. Hardy in well drained soils & full sun. Tolerates & even thrives in strong winds. Very drought tolerant.

H 2-5 X W 1-3m masses of fragrant white flowers. Bird habitat.  Adaptable to a variety of soils. Full sun – part shade. Flowers over winter.

0.3mH x 10.3mW. Requires moist, rich soils. Edible roots similar to parsnip. Bright gold flowers, year-round. May enter underground dormancy during hot/dry periods.

H 2-5 X W 1-3m masses of fragrant white flowers. Bird habitat. Adaptable to a variety of soils. Full sun – part shade. Flowers over winter.

Bushy aromatic Shrub 1-3mt X .5x 1mt. Grey-green foliage with small clusters of white flowers between the leaves, tolerates salt and frost. Crushed leaves used by First Nations as insect repellent. Fire retardant. 

Large shrub 2-5m H x 2-3m W. Requires well drained soils. Tolerates dryness once established. Great for shady areas.  Masses of white flowers, September to December, very hardy. Suitable for large container growing. 

Attractive and hardy salt-tolerant perennial herb with masses of light pink flowers for long periods of the year. 50cm X 50cm, full sun to partial shade, suitable for container growing.