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Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca
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Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca
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Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.2-0.4m high x 0.2-0.4m wide

Uses: Ornamental, ground cover, borders

Ecological function: Provides ground cover

Description: Clump-forming ornamental grass with fine, silver-blue foliage. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Cultivars Available: ‘Elijah Blue’

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Plant Origin Europe
Sun Shade Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant No
Watering Requirement Low
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Blue Flax Lily
Dianella longifolia
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Blue Flax Lily
Dianella longifolia
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Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.5-1m high x 0.5 wide

Uses: Ornamental, borders, native gardens

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for birds; attracts pollinators

Ngunnawal use: The berries are edible once ripened to blue with varying levels of sweetness. The leaves can be woven for baskets.

Description: Clumping & spreading perennial with long, narrow leaves and small blue flowers, followed by blue berries. Adapts to a range of conditions; full sun to part shade.

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Plant Origin All states of Australia including ACT
Sun Shade Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant Yes
Watering Requirement Medium
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Blue Mountains Mallee
Eucalyptus stricta
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Blue Mountains Mallee
Eucalyptus stricta
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Native – EVERGREEN

2-5m high x 2-4m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, erosion control

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for wildlife

Description: Multi-stemmed mallee with narrow, grey-green leaves and white to cream flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained, rocky soil; drought and frost-tolerant.

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Plant Origin NSW
Sun Shade Full Sun
Frost Tolerance Hardy
Fire Retardant No
Watering Requirement Low
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Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
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Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
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Exotic – DECIDUOUS

Climbing up to 10-20m or more

Uses: Ornamental, wall covering, shading

Ecological function: Provides cover; reduces heat gain of hard surfaces

Description: Vigorous climber with broad, lobed leaves that turn brilliant red and orange in autumn. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; fast-growing and can adhere strongly to surfaces.

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Plant Origin Japan
Sun Shade Full Sun, Part Shade,
Frost Tolerance Sensitive
Fire Retardant No
Watering Requirement Low
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Bournda Beauty Wax Flower
Philotheca myoporoides 'Bournda Beauty'
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Bournda Beauty Wax Flower
Philotheca myoporoides 'Bournda Beauty'
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Native – EVERGREEN

1-1.5m high x 1-1.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, hedge, fragrant garden

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Description: Compact shrub with glossy green leaves, pink-tinged in new growth, and white, star-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, drought tolerant. Fragrant foliage.

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Plant Origin ACT, QLD, NSW, VIC
Sun Shade Part Shade
Frost Tolerance Mostly Tolerant
Fire Retardant Yes
Watering Requirement Medium
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Bower Vine
Pandorea jasminoides
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Bower Vine
Pandorea jasminoides
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Native. Origin NSW, QLD – EVERGREEN

Climbing up to 5m or more

Uses: Climber, ornamental, screening

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Description: Vigorous climber with glossy green leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink with a deep red throat. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Requires some protection from frost.

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Plant Origin QLD, Northern NSW & South East Asia
Sun Shade Part Shade
Frost Tolerance Mostly Tolerant
Fire Retardant No
Watering Requirement Medium