Feature Plants
Feature Plants
Common name. Bird of Paradise
Botanical name. Strelitzia reginae
Description.The Bird of Paradise has a orange/black flower that resembles the shape of a bird hence the common name. Grows to 2m high.
Common name. Blue Flax Lily
Botanical name. Dianella caerulia
Description. A native to Western Australia the flax lily is a hardy clumping plant with strap type leaves. It is drought and frost tolerant. Has small blue flowers followed by blue coloured berries. Can be propagated by division. Grows to 1.8m high.
Common name. Coral Jade
Botanical name. Crassula ovata cv. Gollum
Description. A compact succulent shrub that matures to approximately 80cm high by 60cm wide. Has tubular type leaves and small star like flowers. Great for pots or can even be used for bonsai.
Common name. Evergreen Giant
Botanical name. Liriope gigantea
Description.The Evergreen Giant requires full Sun to Part Shade, Drought tolerant and hardy, but regular water will keep it lush. Needs good drainage.Grows to 50 cm.
Common name. Flax Lily
Botanical name. Dianella brevipedunculata
Description. A native to Western Australia the flax lily is a hardy clumping plant with strap type leaves. It is drought and frost tolerant. Has small purple flowers followed by purple coloured berries. Can be propagated by division.
Common name. Fortnight Lily
Botanical name. Dieties iridioides
Description. The fortnight lily has strap type leaves, with flowers coloured purple, white and yellow. It is drought and frost tolerant. Can be propagated by division.
Common name. Golden Penda
Botanical name. Xanthostemon Chrysanthus
Description. The Golden Penda has yellow, showy flowers. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. The bark of this tree is very rough. Grows to 10m - 15m high.
Common name. Japanese Blood Grass
Botanical name. Imperta cylindrica 'rubra'
Description. An erect perennial grass with burgundy to pink foliage and a white seed head. Grows in full sun to part shade and requires little water, frost tolerant. Flowers in spring/summer and grows to 1.5m high by 2m wide.
Common name. Lily Turf
Botanical name. Liriope muscari
Description. A tough clumping plant with dark green foliage and mauve flower spikes in spring - summer. Dark berries after flowering. It can tolerate most soil conditions and will grow in full sun or shade. Great plant for border use.
Common name. Matrush Green
Botanical name. Lomandra hystrix
Description.The Green Matrush is a perinnial herb. Requires full sun and moist well-drained soil. Grows to 1m high.
Common name. Matrush Spiny-head
Botanical name. Lomandra longifolia
Description.The Spiny-head Matrush is a perennial herb that has a spiky flower. Requires full sun and moist well-drained soil. Grows to 1m high.
Common name. Mauritius Hemp
Botanical name. Furcraea foetida
Description. A striking large ornamental plant / landscape feature. Can grow in pots but in the garden it will grow too 2m high. Has strong scented greenish white flowers, grow in full sun.
Common name. Migen Berry
Botanical name. Austromyrtus dulcis
Description.The Migen Berry tree has dotted mauve edible berries. A popular berry eaten as bush tucker for its ginger taste. Grows to 2m high.
Common name. Mondo Grass
Botanical name. Ophiopogon japonicus
Description.The Mondo Grass has flowers that are white to pale lilac. A popular berry eaten as bush tucker. Grows to 2m - 5m high.
Common name. New Zealand Cabbage Tree
Botanical name. Cordyline australis
Description.The New Zealand Cabbage tree has pale to dark bark and small white fruit. The fruit attracts birds and other animals that consume them. Grows to 20m high.
Common name. Orange Clivea
Botanical name. Clivea miniata
Description. A evergreen clump forming plant that will grow to approximately 50cm high by 40cm wide. Has dark green strap like leaves and flowers in spring. Low water requirement once established.
Common name. Philodendron
Botanical name. Xanadu
Description.The Philodendron has white/orange/yellow coloured questionably edible berries. Requires a specific type of beetle to reproduce, do not eat the leaves of this plant. Grows to 3m high.
Common name. Pony Tail
Botanical name. Beaucarnea recurvata
Description.The Pony Tail is a tall decorative palm that grows hair like leaves at its' peak . Needs a proper soil mix to drain when watered, and must never be over-watered or muddied, non-cold resistant. Grows to 5m.
Common name. Purple Pea Bush
Botanical name. Hovea acutifolia
Description.The Purple Pea Bush has pea shaped, purple coloured flowers. The seeds have a impervious seed coat which can be pre-treated using boiling water. Grows to 1.5m - 4m high.
Common name. Queensland Little Cedar
Botanical name. Melia Azedarach
Description. The Queensland Little Cedar has clustered, purple flowers. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. Grows yellow, marble sized, drupe fruit. Grows to 7m - 12m high.
Common name. Sago Palm Cycad
Botanical name. Cycas revoluta
Description. A beautiful feature plant suited to temperate to tropical climates. Grow in full sun, frost and drought tolerant, little water once established. Can propagate from seed or pups.
Common name. Screw Palm
Botanical name. Pandanus spiralis
Description.The Screw Palm bears a large, pineapple-like cluster of fruit that turn orange-red when ripe. Because of its sharp spherical leaves makes a common protective nest for wildlife. Grow to 10m high.
Common name. Spiny-head Mat Rush
Botanical name. Lomandra longifolia
Description. A native to eastern Australia a tough strappy leafed clumping grass that will grow anywhere. It is drought and pest resistant and can even be grown indoors. Will grow to approximately 1m high by 1m wide. Leaves were used by Aboriginals for basket making.
Common name. Sweet Flag
Botanical name. Acorus calamus variegatus
Description. The Sweet Flag has a white/green striped leaf. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. The root of this plant can be used in alcohol as well as for medical uses. Grows to 24m high.
Common name. Tulip Wood
Botanical name. Harpullia pendula
Description. The Tulip Wood has veiny, green leaves and yellow/green flowers. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. Grows orange, marble sized fruit. Grows to 24m high.
Common name. Variegated Iris
Botanical name. Iris pallida 'variegated'
Description.The Variegated Iris has bright green leaves with a yellow stripe with mauve flowers in spring/summer. Grows in full sun, to approximately 1m high and will clump.
Common name. White Mad Hatter
Botanical name. Cuphea hyssopifolia
Description.The Mad Hatter has bright green leaves with purple flowers. The species adapts to a range of soils in a sunny or partially shaded situation with good drainage. Grows to 60cm high and 90cm wide.
Common name. Wild Iris
Botanical name. Dietes grandiflora
Description. A evergreen clumping plant that can grow to approximately 1.5m high. Grow in full sun to part shade and requires little water once established, also frost tolerant. Has lots of white / yellow flowers, very popular for landscaping.
Common name. Yellow Wild / African Iris
Botanical name. Dietes bicolour
Description. A evergreen clumping plant that can grow to approximately 1.5m high. Grow in full sun to part shade and requires little water once established, also frost tolerant. Has lots of yellow flowers with three dark purple spots on each, very popular for landscaping.
Common name. Wild Iris
Botanical name. Dietes grandiflora
Description. A evergreen clumping plant that can grow to approximately 1.5m high. Grow in full sun to part shade and requires little water once established, also frost tolerant. Has lots of white / yellow flowers, very popular for landscaping.
