ground cover

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  • Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) is a large fast growing wattle. Great for revegetation and wildlife corridors. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) is a large fast growing wattle. Great for revegetation and wildlife corridors. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.
    $3.00

    Blackwood is a large fast growing wattle. Great for revegetation and wildlife corridors. good wind resistance when young but branches can become brittle with age. Edible seed once ground. Amazing flower show late winter spring. Planting info: All soils except water logged. Shelterbelts and windbreaks. great in mixed planting. Fixes…

  • Acaena novae-zelandiae (Bidgee Widgee) is an rambling ground cover forming a dense layer of small fern-like foliage to 10cm high x around 1m spread. Available at Worn Gundidj nurseryAcaena novae-zelandiae (Bidgee Widgee) is an rambling ground cover forming a dense layer of small fern-like foliage to 10cm high x around 1m spread. Available at Worn Gundidj nursery
    $3.00

    Bidgee Widgee is an ambling ground cover forming a dense layer of small fern-like foliage to 10cm high x around 1m spread. Globular greenish white flowers on slender stalks in spring are followed by burr-like seed heads. Planting info: Adaptable, tolerating wet or dry conditions in full sun or shade.…

  • Apium annuum (Sea Celery) grows between 30cm and 50cm spreading out up to 50cm in diameter. Loves sun and in partial shade. Available at Worn Gundidj.Apium annuum (Sea Celery) grows between 30cm and 50cm spreading out up to 50cm in diameter. Loves sun but will still do well in partial shade. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Sea Celery grows between 30cm and 50cm spreading out up to 50cm in diameter. Loves sun and in partial shade. Planting info: Well drained, moist soil. Good in pots.

  • Sea Parsley is a peppery tasting plant that grows up to about 25-30cm high spreading out to 1m wide. Sea Parsley can handle hot conditions right through to cold weather. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Sea Parsley is a peppery tasting plant that grows up to about 25-30cm high spreading out to 1m wide. Sea Parsley can handle hot conditions right through to cold weather. Planting info: Pick a spot in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.

  • Arthropodium strictum (Chocolate Lily) Tufted foliage to 30cm x 30cm with tall stems of chocolate scented mauve flowers in spring to summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.Arthropodium strictum (Chocolate Lily) Tufted foliage to 30cm x 30cm with tall stems of chocolate scented mauve flowers in spring to summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Chocolate Lily Tufted foliage to 30cm x 30cm with tall stems of chocolate scented mauve flowers in spring to summer. Chocolate Lily dies down late summer to edible tubers. Planting info: Likes full sun to part shade and moist to well drained soils. Drier in summer.

  • Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) is a robust dense sedge, 50cm - 1.2m high x 50cm - 1m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj.Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) is a robust dense sedge, 50cm - 1.2m high x 50cm - 1m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Tall Sedge is a robust dense sedge, 50cm – 1.2m high x 50cm – 1m wide. Planting info: Most soils, tolerating periods of inundation. Useful for stabilising eroded stream banks and landslips. Full sun.

  • Carpobrotus rossii (Karkala Pigface) Coastal ground cover, native to Southern Australia. 2m spread. Karkala- Pigface has thick succulent leaves to 10cm long. Daisy-like flowers usually mauve to purple petals with white centres. Edible fruits and leaves. Available at Worn Gundidj.Carpobrotus rossii (Karkala Pigface) Coastal ground cover, native to Southern Australia. 2m spread. Karkala- Pigface has thick succulent leaves to 10cm long. Daisy-like flowers usually mauve to purple petals with white centres. Edible fruits and leaves. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Karkala Pigface Coastal ground cover, native to Southern Australia. 2m spread. Karkala- Pigface has thick succulent leaves to 10cm long. Daisy-like flowers usually mauve to purple petals with white centres. Edible fruits and leaves. Planting info: An Attractive plant for well-drained soil in full or part sun. Common on coastal…

  • Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) is a tufted grass 15-45cm with a dense low crown Bluish green narrow rough leaves flowering spring-summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) is a tufted grass 15-45cm with a dense low crown Bluish green narrow rough leaves flowering spring-summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Windmill Grass is an open or compact tufted grass 15-45cm high forming a dense low crown. Bluish green narrow rough leaves to 15cm long. Flower heads look like windmill blades. Planting info: Well-drained sandy soil in full sun. Rocky plains and poor soils.

  • Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush) is a shrub with edible fruit. It typically grows up to 2.4m x 2-5m. Available at Worn Gundidj.Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush) is a shrub with edible fruit. It typically grows up to 2.4m x 2-5m. It prefers coastal, sunny positions. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Prickly Currant Bush is a shrub with edible fruit from January – March. It typically grows up to 2.4m x 2-5m. Planting info: Improve drainage in heavy clay soils by adding coarse compost and sand. The ideal time to plant is at the end of winter.

  • Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed) is a native groundcover with dense spreading foliage of kidney shaped leaves. Green flowers in spring - summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed) is a native groundcover with dense spreading foliage of kidney shaped leaves. Green flowers in spring - summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Kidney Weed is a native groundcover with dense spreading foliage of kidney shaped leaves. tiny green flowers in spring to early summer. Planting info: Useful as a groundcover, lawn substitute, between pavers and for shady spots in the garden. Well-drained soil in full or partial shade.

  • Disphyma crassifolium (Noonflower) is a succulent with bright white flowers in spring or summer. Edible leaves susceptible to snail/slug attack. Available at Worn Gundidj.Disphyma crassifolium (Noonflower) is a succulent with bright pink/mauve flowers in spring or summer. Edible leaves susceptible to snail/slug attack. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Noonflower is a prostrate succulent plant covered with bright pink or white flowers spring or summer. Edible leaves. Planting info: Useful for dry banks and coastal areas. Full sun.

  • Enchylaena tomentosa (Ruby Saltbush) produces edible yellow or red berries, can be eaten raw or soaked in water to make a tea. Ruby Saltbush grows about 5-8mm in diameter and spreads outward with a height of 1m. Available at Worn GundidjEnchylaena tomentosa (Ruby Saltbush) produces edible yellow or red berries, can be eaten raw or soaked in water to make a tea. Ruby Saltbush grows about 5-8mm in diameter and spreads outward with a height of 1m. Available at Worn Gundidj
    $3.00

    Ruby Saltbush produces edible yellow or red berries, can be eaten raw or soaked in water to make a tea. Ruby Saltbush grows about 2mm in diameter and spreads outward with a height of 1m. Planting info: Coastal and inland. Full sun or part shade. Well drained soil.  

  • Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum) is a fast growing medium to tall upright tree, 10-50m high x 8-15m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum) is a fast growing medium to tall upright tree, 10-50m high x 8-15m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.
    $3.00

    Manna Gum fast growing medium to tall upright tree, 10-50m high x 8-15m wide. Manna Gum gets long ribbons of shed bark during summer. Open crown. Planting info: Moist well-drained soil but very adaptable to range of conditions. Ornamental. Good shade and shelterbelt tree. Honey tree. Food tree for koalas.

  • Ficinia nodosa (Knobby club-rush) is a dense tufted native rush with stiff stems. Rounded brown flower knobs in summer. Height 60cm x width 1m. Available at Worn Gundidj.Ficinia nodosa (Knobby club-rush) is a dense tufted native rush with stiff stems. Rounded brown flower knobs in summer. Height 60cm x width 1m. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Knobby club-rush is a dense tufted native rush with stiff stems. Rounded brown flower knobs in summer. Height 60cm x width 1m. Planting info: Suit damp or moist sandy soil. Extremely hardy. Coastal and 2nd line planting. Drought tolerant, frost, saline soils and salt spray.

  • Juncus kraussii (Shore Rush) is a perennial herb to 1.2m, forming a large clumps, stems arising from creeping rhizome. Occurs in saline habitats. Inflorescence bronze flowers November-December. Available at Worn Gundiudj.Juncus kraussii (Shore Rush) is a perennial herb to 1.2m, forming a large clumps, stems arising from creeping rhizome. Occurs in saline habitats. Inflorescence bronze flowers November-December. Available at Worn Gundiudj.
    $3.00

    Shore Rush is a perennial herb to 1.2m, forming a large clumps, stems arising from creeping rhizome. Occurs in saline habitats. Inflorescence bronze flowers November-December. Planting info:

  • Leucopogon parviflorus (Coast Beard Heath) is a medium to tall shrub with tiny white flowers in spikes in spring, followed by white edible berries. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.Leucopogon parviflorus (Coast Beard Heath) is a medium to tall shrub with tiny white flowers in spikes in spring, followed by white edible berries. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.
    $3.00

    Coast Beard Heath is a medium to tall shrub with tiny white flowers in spikes in spring, followed by white edible berries. Narrow leaves. This species is a useful beach plant. 1 – 3m high to 1-2m wide Planting info: Well-drained sandy soil. Tolerates lime and frost. Coastal.