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Chamomile Sunray
Rhodanthe anthemoides
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Chamomile Sunray
Rhodanthe anthemoides
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Native, Locally Occurring

0.2-0.5m high x 0.2-0.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, container planting

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Description: Groundcover or low shrub with fine foliage and daisy-like, white and yellow flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; likes extra moisture in hot weather.

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Plant Origin QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA
Sun Shade Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant No
Watering Requirement High
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Chinese flowering Crab Apple
Malus spectabilis
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Chinese flowering Crab Apple
Malus spectabilis
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Exotic – DECIDUOUS

7m high x 5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, specimen tree, fruits for jam

Ecological function: Attracts bees and provides fruit for birds

Description: Medium-sized tree with fragrant pink flowers and decorative red fruits. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; moderately drought tolerant.

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Plant Origin Asia
Sun Shade Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant Yes
Watering Requirement Medium
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Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
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Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
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Exotic – EVERGREEN

9 high x 3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, screen

Ecological function: Provides shelter for birds, insects and possums.

Description: Fast-growing, columnar conifer with dense, dark green foliage. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Cultivars Available: ‘Spartan’

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Plant Origin China
Sun Shade Full Sun
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant No
Watering Requirement Low
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Chinese Tallow
Triadica sebifera
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Chinese Tallow
Triadica sebifera
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Exotic – DECIDUOUS TREE

6-12m high x 6-12m wide

Uses: Ornamental, shade tree, autumn colour

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for birds

Description: Medium-sized tree with broad, rounded canopy, heart-shaped leaves turning brilliant red, orange, or yellow in autumn, and waxy, white fruit. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

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Plant Origin China
Sun Shade Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant Yes
Watering Requirement Medium
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Chocolate Lily
Arthropodium fimbriatum
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Chocolate Lily
Arthropodium fimbriatum
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Native, Locally Occurring

0.2-1m high x 0.2-0.3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, rockeries

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Ngunnawal use: The chocolate lily has tuberous roots best eaten after roasted.

Description: Clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves and starry, purple flowers. Prefers part shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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Plant Origin ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA
Sun Shade Part Shade
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant Yes
Watering Requirement Low
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Coast Tussock Grass
Poa poiformis
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Coast Tussock Grass
Poa poiformis
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Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

0.3-1m high x 0.3-1m wide

Uses: Erosion control, ornamental

Ecological function: Provides habitat for wildlife

Description: Hardy, tufted grass with blue-green leaves and slender, erect flowering stems. Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil; salt and drought tolerant.

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Plant Origin NSW
Sun Shade Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant No
Watering Requirement Low