Plant List

Andropogon scoparius ‘Blaze’

Tolerant of most soils that do not become waterlogged. The colours in Autumn range from pink, bronze, rusty red and orange. Blaze' adapts to difficult conditions, poor soils and drought. As long as the soil doesn't become too wet. Approximately 1m high x 40cm wide. 

Andropogon scoparius 'Prairie Blues'

A highly decorative blue-silver grass with an upright form, 'Prairie Blues' performs brilliantly in heat and dry conditions. Contrasting beautifully with summer flowering perennials, use this easy-care grass for colour and structure in the garden. From late summer to autumn, and its blue foliage aging to orange-red through to straw as autumn progresses. Andropogon 'Prairie Blues' is breathtaking planted en masse and thrives in the summer heat and in dry conditions. It will also cope well with morning sun and afternoon shade. A perfect complement to summer flowering perennials with its contrasting colour and structural form.

Cymbopogon Ambiguous

An aromatic grass, with a mild citrus odour, traditionally used in Aboriginal medicine to treat flu symptoms, chest infections and skin sores. It is one of 1,300 different types of Australian grasses and very adaptable to a variety of soils. This plant is found widely throughout Australia except in the cool temperate regions.

The stalks and leaves may be used in tea or as a fragrant flavouring ingredient in soups, curries, sauces, marinades and cakes. Their essential oils may be found in a variety of skincare and beauty products like shampoos, soaps, scrubs and moisturisers. As a medical herb, the leaves and roots of the Native Lemongrass can be combined with hot water as a steam inhalation remedy for colds and chest congestion.

This plant is extremely drought-hardy and frost tolerant – easy to care for in a home garden. Though it doesn’t mind dry weather, it grows and looks best when given regular water. Native Lemongrass will flower in its first year if planted in the Spring, producing wispy seed heads.

Expect growth to about 90cm high.

Echninacea Mellow Yellows

Petal rays in shades of soft yellows, around mahogany-copper cones, it is a compact grower and a prolific bloomer. Cones are also decorative on the plant long after the petals have dropped. Leaving the cones to stand in the garden through winter, will provide both visual structure, and feed for small native seed eating birds such as Finches. Once established it is a water-wise plant, that needs only minimal extra watering, and can survive dry spells well. It is robustly frost hardy, but can also tolerate humidity in the air. Pests or diseases rarely if ever trouble Echinacea.

Echninacea Primadonna white

Echinacea flowers are excellent for cutting as they last well in a vase, and can be dried. While the flower season is already quite impressive, cutting blooms and/or deadheading will help to promote more flowers and extend the bloom season (Jan – Mar). Echinacea grows best in full sun. They prosper in a well drained soil that is moderately fertile to humus rich. Water to establish, then only if rainfall is low. Echinacea plants become dry tolerant as they establish. Height may be up to 60-90cm.

Eupatorium flore pleno & Phantom

Euphorbia ‘ Blue Haze’

Robust, upright perennial about 1.5m tall, forming a large dense clump of reddish stems. Masses of long-lasting, double pink flowers in dense panicles are held above palmately-lobed, red-tinted, mid to dark green leaves from summer to early autumn. This plant forms a large dense clump of reddish stems. Masses of long-lasting, double pink blossoms are held above palmately lobed red-tinted mid to dark green leaves from summer to early autumn.

Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’

Helenium ‘Zimbelstern’ , ‘southern sunset’

A long flowering perennial forming attractive upright clumps of bright glossy foliage and masses of disc flowers with orange and bronze tones. Tall in height reaching 160cm. Prune low after flowering in late summer to encourage rebooking. Frost and draught hardy in a sunny to light shaded position. Ideal as a cut flower, bee and butterfly attracting.

Knautia macedonica

A clump-forming perennial to 80cm in height, with pinnately-lobed, dark green basal leaves to 8cm long, and simple or lobed stem leaves, with a succession of deep crimson pincushion-like flowerheads 3-4cm across, from mid to late summer. Enjoys full sun aspect.

Kniphofia thomsonii var snowdenii

A distinctly different kniphofia producing a tall inflorescence, with sparsely spaced apricot to pale orange flowers down the stem. Height can reach up to 81 - 120cm. Flower stems which carry elegantly spaced, coral-flame pendant narrowly tubular bells. Best grown in full sun where it will make foliage clumps some 50cm tall by 60cm across.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon bergamot is a fast growing, annual herb reaching 60-90cm. When crushed the leaves have a fragrance reminiscent of lemons. Some people describe it as being like oregano, especially later in the season on older leaves. The plant forms a clump with several stems growing out from the centre. The green leaves are 3-8cm long, lanceolate to oval shaped, ending in points. Whorls of white, pink or purple flowers are arranged around the thin stems, creating a lovely flower show.

Miscanthus ‘Kliene Fontaine’

A compact and free-flowering deciduous grass to 1.5m tall, the narrow arching leaves with white midribs, and turning yellow in autumn; feathery arching red flower heads open in late summer, soon turning silver. Miscanthus can be deciduous or evergreen grasses with tufted or spreading habit, erect stems bearing arching, linear leaves and terminal panicles of silky spikelets in late summer or autumn.

Miscanthus Zebrinus

An easy going ornamental grass with a gorgeous striped pattern. The bright green leaves show a creamy yellow, to golden bands creating a striking two tone affect. Summer to autumn Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ has tall stems of feathery plumes that can be dried or used in arrangements. The bronzed flowers fade gracefully to silver with maturity, like so many of us. This clump forming herbaceous grass is easy to grow. Plant Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ into any well drained soil in a sunny position. Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ can be left over winter as it remains decorative. Cut back late winter or early spring to allow the new foliage to shine through. Will gradually form a nice clump around a metre wide.

Nepeta ‘Dropmore’

Panicum virgatum ‘Anvil’, Panicum ‘blue steel’

rigid stems of emerald green foliage stand proud and tall, taking on burgundy tones from late summer, before turning gold in autumn. This seasonal change is very ornamental and versatile to a range of garden designs. Panicum grasses are easy to grow and care for. They will tough out poor soils and don’t mind the dry once they have established. You can cut them back late autumn/early winter or leave the bronze foliage to stand for winter interest and cut back in late winter, before the new spring foliage shoots.

Pelargonium sidoides

Persicaria Blackfield

Long blooming, lush beauty. From midsummer to autumn (around four months or more), the handsome foliage is topped with masses of deep red flower spires that open from deeper, almost black buds. The elongated arrow or heart shaped leaves are mid green and blush yellow as the weather cools. It is vigorous and hardy without taking over. It can cope with a range of garden soils (including clay) and conditions and is long lived. Persicaria ‘Blackfield’ flower heads can even be left stand into winter. Beneficial insects and birds adore these blooms. The flowers and foliage are suitable for picking too.

Persicaeia ‘Orangefield’

Rudbeckia lacinata

Cone flowering perennial, upright stems of fresh green foliage up to 160cm high. Summer to Autumn large golden yellow flowers top gently swaying stems. Ideal cut flower, grows well in hardy to sunny position, bee and butterfly attracting.

Sanguisorba Cangsham Cranberry

During summer and autumn, from a base of handsome pinnate leaves, tall, wiry, see through 160cm tall branching stems carry deep reddish purple drumstick flowers. Easily grown in a sunny position when given a little extra water during dry periods. Height 180cm with a spread of 50cm.

Sanguisorba ‘Pink Tanna’

A new culitivar, wonderful clumps of rich dark glossy green foliage forming into dense mounds to 40cm in width and 60cm in height. Tall, wire like stems are topped with fluffy pink and purple cylindrical flowers. Sunny position with lots of space to bush flowering mid summer to mid autumn. Drought tolerant once established.

Salvia yang ‘Filigran’

Hardy long flowering perennial forming upright vertical spires of flowering stems in fragrant grey and silver foliage topped with soft mauve lavender flowers from late summer into autumn. Height of 100cm. Hardy, sunny position.

Saliva Ostfriesland

German bred plant with dozens of spikes of glowing rich deep violet flowers beginning in late spring. After about 10 weeks of extraordinary beauty the flowers pass their prime and we cut the whole plant to the ground. After 2 or 3 weeks this ruthlessness is rewarded by another display which goes on from late summer until winter. Happy in our double borders which are watered regularly as well as our dry climate garden. Sun. 50cm x 40cm.

San Pedro cactus

A fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes mountains. Keep the soil moist for best flowers and plant in a sunny position. The soil needs to be well drained, moderately fertile to humus rich are suitable. Remove spent flower heads at the start of the bloom season to encourage even more. The flowers will grow larger in areas where the nights are cool.

Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

Verbena hasta ‘Blue spires’

A long flowering Perennial, Verbena forms upright clumps of copper tinted foliage with spears of bluey purple flowers. A hardy perennial for sunny positions, can be pruned hard after flowering to encourage reblooming.

Veronica ‘monty’s blue’

Westrigia

Xerochrysum bracteantha ‘Kimba peach’

Perennial flower, average height 50cm. Green, grayish foliage compliments bright yellow center with a pale pink/peach petal. Ideal for cut flowers as regular pruning encourages more floral display. It keeps a neat and compact shape grows best in well drained soils in full sun position.

Xerochrysum viscous ‘Goldrush’

A soft, herbaceous perennial, gold colour flowers in Spring and Summer Season. Sticky single or multi stems reaching up to 75cm. A wide natural geographic range in NSW. Common on the tablelands and western slopes across the State. Found in Victoria, spreading throughout much of the northern and central parts of the State as far west as south of Mildura and west of Horsham. It is typically found in dry sclerophyll woodland and forest usually on sandy loamy soils.