Greg's Indigenous Plants & Landscapes

Plants less than 50cm in height...

 

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	Scientific name: Brachyscome basaltica Common name: Basalt Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - November Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm 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: Forms a spreading clump, prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Brachyscome dentata Common name: Lobe Seed Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: October - December Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Brachyscome diversifolia Common name: Tall Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: October - February Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 40cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Brachyscome multifida Common name: Cut Leaf Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: Peak September - February Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Brachyscome multifida 'Break of Day' Common name: Cut Leaf Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: Peak September - February Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Australian native Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Brachyscome multifida 'fine leaf form' Common name: Cut Leaf Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: Peak September - February Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Australian native Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Calocephalus citreus Common name: Lemon Beauty Heads Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: October - February Edible parts: 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: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Chrysocephalum apiculatum Common name: Common Everlasting Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - December Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Dampiera stricta Common name: Blue Dampiera Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: May - June Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Eutaxia microphylla Common name: Small Leaf Eutaxia Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: August - October Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 80cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune regularly. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Goodenia blackiana Common name: Black's Goodenia Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - February Edible parts: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal Comments: Dies back to root stock in hot dry weather. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Helichrysum rutidolepis Common name: Pale Everlasting Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - November Edible parts: 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: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Helichrysum scorpioides Common name: Curling Everlasting Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - December Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Hovea heterophylla Common name: Common Hovea Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: August - October Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 20cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: May die back to root stock over summer. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Hypericium gramineum Common name: Native St John's Wort Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: October - January Edible parts: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 20cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Regular St John's Wort is a declared noxious weed but this species is native, entirely safe for the environment and legal. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Leptorhynchos squamatus Common name: Scaly Buttons Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - January Edible parts: Maximum height: 25cm Maximum spread: 40cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Prune back to rejuvenate. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Leucochrysum albicans Common name: Hoary Sunray Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: November - March Edible parts: Maximum height: 25cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Fragrant flowers and thorny foliage. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Linum marginale Common name: Native Flax Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - May Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 40cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The seeds closely resemble sesame seeds, have a similar nutty taste and can be used in the same way. The fibrous stems can also be processed to produce linen fibre in the same way as European Flax or Linum usitatissimum. It will self seed vigorously through your garden... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Mentha australis Common name: Native Mint Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - March Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent to permanent Comments: Best suited for around ponds or in boggy areas. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Microseris lanceolata Common name: Yam Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: July - November Edible parts: Staple food of the south eastern Aborigines, carrot like tubours can be slow baked and taste quite nice. Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Self seeds vigorously, dies back to tubor over summer. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Pimelea humilis Common name: Common Rice Flower Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - January Edible parts: 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: Frequent Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Podolepsis jaceoides Common name: Fragrant Salt Bush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: October - December Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Full sun to light shade. Preferred aspect: Seasonal Waterlogging tolerance: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Comments: Dies back to root stock over summer. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Platylobium obtusangulum Common name: Common Flat Pea Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - December Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Full sun to light shade. Preferred aspect: Seasonal Waterlogging tolerance: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Ptilotus spathulatos Common name: Pussy Tails Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: October - November Edible parts: Maximum height: 20cm Maximum spread: 30cm 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: Ranunculus lapaceus Common name: Australian Buttercup Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - December Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal to frequent Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Rhodanthe anthemoides Common name: Chalomile Sunray Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: October - May Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 30cm 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: Stylidium gramnifolium Common name: Grass Trigger Plant Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - December Edible parts: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 30cm 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: Wahlenbergia communis Common name: Tufted Bluebell Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: Mainly November - May Edible parts: 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: Strongly rhizomatous. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Wahlenbergia gracilis Common name: Australian Bluebell Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: September - November Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Sprawling habit Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Wahlenbergia luteola Common name: Yellowish Bluebell Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: Mainly September - February Edible parts: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Undersides of the petals have a yellowish brown tinge. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Wahlenbergia stricta Common name: Tall Bluebell Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: August - January Edible parts: 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: Tall more upright growth habit. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Viola betonicifolia Common name: Tall Bluebell Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image     Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and     used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian     Herbaria(CHAH) Flowering Period: Mainly September - May Edible parts: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 10cm 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