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Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.5-1m high x 0.5-1m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native landscaping, erosion control, pond edges

Ecological function: Provides habitat for insects and birds

Ngunnawal use: The fibres from this grass can be used to make string which is used in the production of nets, bags, baskets & mats.

Description: Clumping grass with fine, arching green leaves and airy flower heads. Adaptable to various conditions, preferring full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.2-0.5m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ground cover, hanging baskets, spillover planting

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Description: Trailing perennial with soft, green leaves and mauve, funnel-shaped flowers. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; moderately drought tolerant.

Native, Origin NSW, QLD, SA, VIC – EVERGREEN

0.1-0.3m high x 1-3m wide

Uses: Ground cover, erosion control, ornamental

Ecological function: Provides habitat for insects; covers and stabilises soil

Description: Low-growing, spreading ground cover with small, green leaves and white to pale pink star-shaped flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; highly drought tolerant.

Cultivars Available: ‘Fine Leaf Form’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

Climbing and spreading, up to several meters in length

Uses: Ornamental, wall and fence cover, ground cover

Ecological function: Provides dense cover

Description: Vigorous climbing vine with small, heart-shaped leaves that cling tightly to surfaces. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; can be invasive if not controlled.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.2-0.5m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ground cover, rockeries, erosion control

Ecological function: Provides cover for ground-dwelling wildlife

Description: Low-growing, spreading conifer with needle-like, green to bluish-green foliage that can turn purplish in winter. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; highly drought tolerant once established.

Cultivars Available: ‘Blue Rug’, ‘Wiltonii’, ‘Bar Harbor’

Exotic – DECIDUOUS TREE

3-10m high x 2-5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, street tree, shade tree

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds

Description: Wide variety of sizes available based on cultivar. Tree with smooth, mottled bark and showy flowers in various colours. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; tolerates heat and drought.

Cultivars Available: Wide range including ‘Tuscarora’, ‘Natchez’, ‘Sioux’, ‘Pure white’, ‘Red hot’, ‘Lipan’