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Native, Local Occurring – EVERGREEN

1-2m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, habitat planting

Ecological function: Provides food and shelter for birds and insects

Description: Prickly shrub with small, blue-green leaves, red flowers, and small seed pods. Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil; drought-tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

Climbing up to 2-4m

Uses: Ornamental climber, native gardens, screening

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Description: Climber with slender stems, small green leaves, and white or cream flowers followed by fluffy seed heads. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

Native, Locally Occuring – EVERGREEN

2m high x 1m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, native gardens

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators; provides shelter

Description: Compact shrub with small, glossy green leaves and clusters of white, daisy-like flowers. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.3-0.8m high x 0.3-0.8m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native meadows, erosion control

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for wildlife

Description: Clumping grass with fine, green leaves and delicate flower spikes. Adaptable to a range of soil types; prefers full sun to part shade.

Exotic

0.1-0.2m high x 0.3-0.6m wide

Uses: Ground cover, rockeries, borders

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees

Description: Mat-forming plant with silver foliage and white, star-shaped flowers. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

3m high x 2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, screen, windbreak

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Large shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves and white to pink flowers. Adaptable to various soil types; prefers full sun or partial shade; drought tolerant.