Lemon Myrtle is a rain forest tree that can grow up to 15m, but is usually a shrub of around 3m. Dense foliage with white heads of flowers. It’s lemon-scented leaves are used as bush tucker. It is also grown commercially for flavouring and oil. Planting info: Moderately hardy in…
Native Thyme is a compact native shrub to 1.5m high. Toothed leaves have a strong aroma when crushed. Mauve flowers in spring. Edible and Medicinal. Planting info: Full sun to part shade in most soils in a sheltered position. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain compact habit.
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.
This native Bulbine Lily grows 15cm with the flower spike bearing numerous star shaped yellow flowers to 30 cm. Planting info: Will grow in all Australian climates. Suits rockery, borders or pot plant.