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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 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: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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
	Scientific name: Eutaxia microphylla Common name: Small Leaf Eutaxia Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: 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 Edible: 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 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: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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: Short lived plant that self seeds vigorously and keeps popping up, prune back to rejuvenate. 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 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: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 Edible: 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 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: 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 Edible: 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)