Search a wide range of plants for the Canberra region

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.

Exotic

0.3-0.6m high x 0.3-0.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, cottage gardens, mixed borders

Ecological function: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

Description: Herbaceous perennial with delicate, lobed leaves and bell-shaped flowers in various colours. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Cultivars Available: ‘McKana Giants’

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

0.5-1.5m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, understorey planting, wildlife garden

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Variable shrub with oval leaves and bell-shaped red, pink, or green flowers. Adaptable to most soil types; sun to part shade.

Cultivars Available: ‘Carpenter Rocks’

Native, Not Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.5-2m high x 1-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, erosion control

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Diverse shrub with tubular flowers in shades of yellow, red, or green and hairy leaves. Full sun and well-drained soil

preferred; highly drought tolerant.

Cultivars Available: ‘Kalbarri Carpet’, ‘Amber Carpet’, ‘Murchison Magic’

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 – 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’