Greg's Indigenous Plants & Landscapes

Prostrate plants that have a spreading growth habit...

 

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	Scientific name: Acaena novae-zelandiae Common name: Bidgee Widgee Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Attractive plant but the seeds are very sticky so it is not suitable for pets or thoroughfares. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Atriplex semibaccata Common name: Berry Saltbush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Tough plant that self seeds readily, the berries are edible. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Bossiaea protrata Common name: Creeping Bossiaea Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Calocephalus lacteus Common name: Milky Beauty Heads Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Carpobrotus modestus Common name: Noon Flower / Pigface Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Any soil. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Fruits are edible. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Convolvulus erubescens Common name: Pink Bindweed Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Any soil. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Desmodium gunnii Common name: Slender Tick Trefoil Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 20m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Has small pink pea flowers on spikes, photograph depicts the seed pods (greyish material above the foliage). Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Dichondra repens Common name: Native Kidney Weed Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasoanl Comments: Tends to die back over summer. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Disphyma crassifolium Common name: Rounded Noon Flower Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 1.5 Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Any soil. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Fruits are edible. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Einadia hastata Common name: Berry Saltbush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 1.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Fruits are edible. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Einadia nutans Common name: Nodding Saltbush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal Comments: Fruits are edible. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Enchylaena tormentosa Common name: Ruby Saltbush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1.5m Maximum spread: 1.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Berries are edible. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Glycine tabacina Common name: Variable Glycine Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal if grafted Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Kennedia prostrata Common name: Scarlet Runner Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 1.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Myoporum parvifolium Common name: Scarlet Runner Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Pultenaea pedunculata Common name: Golden Tip Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 1.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Veronica gracilis Common name: Slender Speedwell Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Best in moist shaded areas. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Veronica plebeia Common name: Trailing Speedwell Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Best in moist shaded areas. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Viola hederacea Common name: Native Violet Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 1.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Best in moist shaded areas. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10