Greg's Indigenous Plants & Landscapes

Environmentally friendly landscapes.

" The exotic vegetation that replaces indigenous plant communities in urbanising regions, disassociates us from the rhythms and diversity of the native landscape
and a sense of the place; and we are the poorer because of it."

Michael Hough, Professor of Landscape Architecture, York University, Canada

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Scientific name:
    Brachyscome basaltica
Common name:
    Basalt Daisy


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Brachyscome dentata
Common name:
    Lobe Seed Daisy


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Brachyscome diversifolia
Common name:
    Tall Daisy


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Brachyscome multifida
Common name:
    Cut Leaf Daisy


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Brachyscome multifida 'fine leaf form'
Common name:
    Cut Leaf Daisy


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Calocephalus citreus
Common name:
    Lemon Beauty Heads


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Chrysocephalum apiculatum
Common name:
    Common Everlasting


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Dampiera stricta
Common name:
    Blue Dampiera


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: 14cm pot
Price: $8.50
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Eutaxia microphylla
Common name:
    Small Leaf Eutaxia


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Goodenia blackiana
Common name:
    Black's Goodenia


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Helichrysum rutidolepis
Common name:
    Pale Everlasting


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Helichrysum scorpioides
Common name:
    Curling Everlasting


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Hovea heterophylla
Common name:
    Common Hovea


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Hypericium gramineum
Common name:
    Native St John's Wort


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Leptorhynchos squamatus
Common name:
    Scaly Buttons


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Leucochrysum albicans
Common name:
    Hoary Sunray


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Linum marginale
Common name:
    Native Flax


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Mentha australis
Common name:
    Native Mint


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Microseris lanceolata
Common name:
    Yam Daisy


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Pimelea humilis
Common name:
    Common Rice Flower


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0


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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Platylobium obtusangulum
Common name:
    Common Flat Pea


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Ptilotus spathulatos
Common name:
    Pussy Tails


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Ranunculus lapaceus
Common name:
    Australian Buttercup


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Rhodanthe anthemoides
Common name:
    Chalomile Sunray


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Scaevola albida
Common name:
    Fairy Fan Flower


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: Most of the year
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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Stylidium gramnifolium
Common name:
    Grass Trigger Plant


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Wahlenbergia communis
Common name:
    Tufted Bluebell


Distribution of the species:
    
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    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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
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
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
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:
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  











 
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