Search a wide range of plants for the Canberra region

Exotic – EVERGREEN

1-1.5m high x 1-1.5m wide

Uses: Hedging, topiary, ornamental

Ecological function: Provides shelter for birds

Description: Dense, bushy shrub with small, glossy, light green leaves. Can be clipped into formal shapes. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; tolerates heavy pruning.

Native, locally occurring – EVERGREEN

2.5m high x 2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, soil improvement (nitrogen fixing)

Ecological function: Provides habitat for insects and birds

Description: Compact shrub with box-like leaves and yellow ball-shaped flowers in spring. Tolerates dry conditions and full sun.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

1m high x 3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, ground cover, rockeries

Ecological function: Attracts birds and bees

Description: Low-growing shrub with fine, grey-green foliage and clusters of red flowers. Full sun and well-drained soil preferred; drought resistant.

Native, Locally Occurring – LARGE EVERGREEN TREE (Rural or large blocks only)

15-20m high x 10-15m wide

Uses: Ornamental, shade tree, erosion control

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for native wildlife

Description: Medium-sized tree with a white, powdery trunk and narrow, grey-green leaves. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought resistant.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.1-0.35m high x 0.3-0.6m wide

Uses: Ground cover, ornamental, under trees

Ecological function: Attracts bees and butterflies

Description: Mat-forming perennial with glossy leaves and spikes of blue, violet, or white flowers. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Cultivars Available: ‘Burgundy Glow’, ‘Catlin’s Giant’, ‘Black Scallop’

Native, Locally Occurring

0.3-0.6m high x 0.2-0.3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, rockeries

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Ngunnawal use: Tuberous roots were roasted and eaten. Harvesting of bulbine lillies by women with digging sticks prepares the site for the germinations of seeds for next crop.

Description: Clump-forming perennial with succulent, linear leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant.