WA Native Plants

Medium, upright, open shrub, 1.5-3 m h x 1.5-3 m w. Grey-green, hairy, linear foliage. Spikes of small cream to pale pink flowers at branch ends from July-Oct. Grows in part to full sun in loamy soils. Prune after flowering.

Spectacular tall dense upright shrub. Grows 3.0-4.0 m h x 2.0-3.0 m w. Linear mid-green leaves. Well-presented terminal spikes of white-cream flowers from Aug-Dec. Grow in a hot sunny position with excellent drainage.

'Lignotubers' plant from northern sand plains. Spreading shrub to 4 m h x 3-4 m w. Rich golden-yellow toothbrush flowers in spring and early summer. Prune after flowering. Excellent bird attracting plant.

An intriguing small shrub. Grows 0.5-1.5 m h x 0.5-2.5 m w. Blue-grey divided foliage. Long flowering stems with yellow and purple flowers in terminal spikes from Aug-Dec. Very well-drained soils in a sunny location.

An outstanding large plant growing 3-5 m h x 3-4 m w. Divided grey-green leaves. Majestic brilliant orange toothbrush flowers occur from Aug-Nov. Very well-drained sandy soils with plenty of sunshine. Very bird attracting.

Attractive compact shrub. Grows 0.5-1 m h x 0.6-1.2 m w. Grey green foliage. Numerous orange-red spider-shaped flowers from March-Now. Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils in part to full sun.

Spreading small shrub. Grows 0.2-0.4 m h x 0.6-1.2 m w. Grey green foliage. Numerous orange-red spider-shaped flowers from March-Now. Well-drained sandy or gravelly soils in part to full sun. Good for containers.

Spreading dense shrub. Grows 1-1.5 m h x 2-3 m w. Soft bright green foliage. Abundant bright red flowers May-Nov. Well-drained light to heavy soils in part to full sun. Tolerates some alkalinity. Bird attracting. Conservation Status: Priority 1.

Erect free flowering plant. Grows 1-2.5 m h x 0.5-2 m w. Grey-green hairy foliage. Abundant red and yellow flowers from July-Dec. Well-drained soils in a sunny location. Flowers attract nectar-feeding birds.

Large bushy shrub. Grows 1.5-3 m h x 1.5-3 m w. Dark green lobed prickly foliage. Large cream flowers from July-Oct. Grows in very well-drained soils in part to full sun. Avoid summer watering. Conservation status: Declared Rare.

Very beautiful medium-large shrub. Grows 1-3 m h x 2-4 m w. Grey-green very prickly foliage. Stunning bright red-pink flowers from Sept-March. Grows in very well-drained soils in full sun. Bird attracting. Conservation status: Priority 4.

Attractive medium shrub. Grows 1-3 m h x 1-3 m w. Dark green, toothed somewhat prickly foliage. Red, or black and green toothbrush-shaped flowers from July-Nov. Well-drained soils in part to full sun. Bird attracting.

Very attractive ground cover. Prostrate to 2-3 m w. Grey hairy foliage. Abundant bright red bird-attracting flowers from Sept-Nov. Well-drained soils in part to full sun. Good for embankments or in tall containers. Conservation status: Declared Rare.

A hardy bird attracting small shrub. Grows 1.6 m h x 1.6 m w. Vibrant green foliage with beautiful large scarlet flowers that bloom throughout the year. Partial to full sun in well-drained soil. Lightly prune to maintain dense, compact habit.

Dense medium shrub. Grows 1.5-2 m h x 1-1.5 m w. Dissected grey-green foliage. Large well-presented red flowers sporadically from April-Feb. Grows in well-drained soils in part to full sun. Bird attracting. Prune to keep compact.

Spreading, open, low shrub. Grows 0.5-1 m h x 1.5-2.5 m w. Fan-shaped mid green leaves. Bright red conspicuous flowers from July-Nov. Grows in well-drained soils in full sun or semi-shade. Conservation status: Declared Rare.

Bushy compact shrub. Grows 1-1.5 m h x 1-1.5 m w. Prickly dark green foliage with bronze new growth. Attractive rose-red and cream flowers from Aug-Dec. Grows in well-drained sandy soils in full sun. Bird attracting. Conservation status: Priority 3.

Medium intricate shrub. Grows 2-4 m h x 2.5-4 m w. Prickly grey-green holly-shaped foliage. Reddish new growth. Abundant reddish-pink and cream flowers from June-Nov. Well-drained soils in full sun. Good screening plant.

Low domed-shaped shrub. Grows 0.5-0.7 m h x 1.5-2 m w. Ferny shaped foliage. Abundant waxy pink flowers from June-Dec. Grows in moderately-drained sandy soils in part to full sun. Conservation status: Declared Rare.

Erect large shrub to small tree, 1-7 m h x 1.5-3 m w. Grey-green foliage. Abundant bird attracting yellow-orange flowers from March-May and July-Nov. Grows in well-drained soils in full sun.

Spreading, intricate shrub. Grows 1-1.5 m h x 1.5-3.5 m w. Prickly mid-green foliage. Abundant cream-white flowers from Jul-Oct. Grows in well-drained soils in full sun.

Large spreading shrub up to 5 m h x 6 m w. Strongly perfumed cream flowers in July-Dec. Requires well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerant of dry periods and moderate frosts.

Erect spreading shrub. Grows 1-1.5 m h x 1.5-2 m w. Prickly grey-green foliage. Reddish-green flowers from May-Dec. Well-drained soils in part to full sun. Conservation status: Declared Rare.

Compact attractive low shrub, 0.4-0.6 m h x 0.4-0.8 m w. Silvery oval leaves. Upright flowering branches with creamy-white cylindrical flowering spikes from July-Oct. Well-drained acidic sandy soils in full sun. Conservation status: Priority 3.

Upright, prickly medium shrub. Grows 1-2.5 m h x 1.5-2.5 m w. Grey-green prickly foliage. Creamy-white to yellow flowers mainly from June-Nov. Grows in a range of soils in part to full sun. Prune after flowering. Can be hedged.

Attractive ground cover. Grows prostrate x 1-2.5 m w. Divided pungent dark green foliage. Abundant well presented dark red flowers from Apr-June. Does best in well-drained soils in part to full sun. Conservation status: Declared Rare.

An attractive plant with masses of flowers. Grows 1-1.5 m h x 1-2.5 m w. Dark green holly-like foliage with bronze new growth. Flowers are in profuse, terminal, cream clusters from March-Oct. Well-drained soils in part to full sun.

Low growing to prostrate plant, 0.2-0.5 m h x 0.5-1.5 m w. Rigid prickly grey-green foliage. Deep red toothbrush flowers in late winter to spring. Well-drained soils in full sun. Good rockery plant.

Very attractive medium shrub, 1.5-2.5 m h x 1.5-3 m w. Divided soft grey-green foliage. Stunning crimson-scarlet toothbrush-shaped flowers for most of the year. Grows in a range of well-drained soils in full sun. Bird attracting. Conservation status: Priority 2.

Dense ground cover. Prostrate to 3 m across. Deep-green foliage. Attractive orange-red flowers from July-Nov. Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils in full sun or semi-shade. Good on embankments or hanging over walls. Attractive to honeyeaters.