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Shrubs 50cm to less than 1 metre in height...

 
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Scientific name: Acacia cognata
Common name: River Wattle
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 80cm
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal
Comments:
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Acacia lanigera
Common name: Woolly Wattle
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Bracteantha bracteata
Common name: Golden Everlasting
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 80cm
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:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Bracteantha viscosa
Common name: Sticky Everlasting
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2m
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 regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Chorizema chordatum
Common name: Heart Leaf Flame Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
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:
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Correa pulchella (orange flowers)
Common name: Salmon Correa
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
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: Distribution map is for the two seperate species and this hybrid would probably occurs where the species coincide around the Victorian / SA border.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Correa pulchella (pink flowers)
Common name: Correa 'Pink Mist'
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
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 regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Correa pulchella x Correa reflexa
Common name: Correa 'Dusky Bells'
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
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 regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Crowea saligna
Common name: Willow Leafed Crowea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
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 regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Darwinia macrostegia
Common name: Mondurup Bell
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 80cm
Maximum spread: 80cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occassional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Darwinia meeboldii
Common name: Cranbrook Bell
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 80cm
Maximum spread: 80cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Dillwynia cinerascens
Common name: Grey Parrot Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Dillwynia phylicoides
Common name: Small Leaf Parrot Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Dillwynia sericea
Common name: Showy Parrot Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Eremophila glabra
Common name: Common Emu Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Eutaxia diffusa
Common name: Small Leaf Eutaxia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
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 regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Isopogon formosus
Common name: Rose Cone Flower
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Lechenaultia biloba (sky blue form)
Common name: Blue Lechenaultia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Lechenaultia biloba (midnight blue form)
Common name: Blue Lechenaultia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Lomatia ilicifolia
Common name: Holly Leaf Lomatia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Maireana brevifolia
Common name: Short Leaf Bluebush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
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: A native succulent plant.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Olearia myrsinoides
Common name: Silky Daisy Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pelergonium australe
Common name: Austral Storkbills
Distribution of the species:
    
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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: Prune to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pimelea ferruginea
Common name: Pink Rice Flower
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occassional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Pimelea glauca
Common name: Smooth Rice Flower
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 60cm
Maximum spread: 60cm
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)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Pimelea physodes
Common name: Quallup Bell
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 80cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occassional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pycnosaurus chrysanthes
Common name: Billy Buttons
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 50cm
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: Prune to rejuvenate.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pycnosaurus globosus
Common name: Drumsticks
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
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 ground level in April.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Rhagodia candolleana
Common name: Seaberry Saltbush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Edible berries.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
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