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Name
Sticky Everlasting
Xerochrysum viscosum Syn Bracteantha viscosa & Helichrysum viscosa
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Plant Type
Perennial
Name
Sticky Everlasting
Xerochrysum viscosum Syn Bracteantha viscosa & Helichrysum viscosa
Plant Type
Perennial
About
Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN
0.2-0.8m high x 0.3-0.5m wide
Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, cut flowers
Ecological function: Attracts pollinators
Description: Upright perennial with narrow, sticky leaves and bright yellow, papery flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.
Plant Origin
ACT, NSW, VIC
Sun Shade
Full Sun
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fire Retardant
No
Watering Requirement
Low
Name
Stinking Hellebore
Helleborus foetidus
Plant Type
Perennial
About
Exotic – EVERGREEN
0.4-0.8m high x 0.4-0.6m wide
Uses: Ornamental, understorey planting, woodland gardens
Ecological function: Attracts pollinators in winter and early spring
Description: Perennial with dark green, palmate leaves and nodding, green, bell-shaped flowers. Prefers partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil.
Plant Origin
Western Europe
Sun Shade
Part Shade, Shade,
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fire Retardant
Yes
Watering Requirement
Medium
Name
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Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo
Plant Type
Shrub
About
Exotic – EVERGREEN
5m high x 4m wide
Uses: Ornamental, specimen tree, edible fruit
Ecological function: Attracts pollinators and provides food for birds
Description: Trees or shrubs with glossy green leaves, bell-shaped flowers, and strawberry-like fruits. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Plant Origin
Ireland, Europe
Sun Shade
Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fire Retardant
No
Watering Requirement
Low
Name
Subulatus Bottlebrush
Callistemon subulatus
Plant Type
Shrub
About
Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN
1.5m high x 2.5m wide
Uses: Ornamental, hedge, erosion control
Ecological function: Attracts birds and insects for nectar
Description: Compact shrub with stiff branches and bright red flowers. Drought-resistant and suitable for full sun.
Plant Origin
NSW
Sun Shade
Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fire Retardant
No
Watering Requirement
Low
Name
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Succulent Echeveria
Echeveria secunda
Plant Type
Groundcover
About
Exotic – EVERGREEN
0.1-0.2m high x 0.2-0.3m wide
Uses: Succulent gardens, rockeries, container planting
Ecological function: Attracts pollinators when in bloom
Description: Rosette-forming succulent with blue-green leaves and pinkish-red flowers on arching stems. Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil, drought tolerant. Can be damaged by hard frost.
Plant Origin
Mexico
Sun Shade
Full Sun
Frost Tolerance
Mostly Tolerant
Fire Retardant
Yes
Watering Requirement
Low
Name
Swan River Daisy
Brachyscome multifida
Plant Type
Perennial
About
Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN
0.2-0.5m high x 0.3-0.6m wide
Uses: Ornamental, ground cover, rockeries, native gardens
Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Description: Low-growing perennial with finely divided leaves and mauve, pink, or white daisy-like flowers. Full sun to part shade; adaptable to most soil types; drought tolerant.
Cultivars Available: ‘Break O’Day’, ‘Pacific Breeze’, ‘Delight’
Plant Origin
NSW
Sun Shade
Part Shade
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fire Retardant
Yes
Watering Requirement
Low
