WA Native Plants

Attractive small shrub. Grows 0.5-2 m h x 1-1.5 m w. Bright daffodil-yellow flowers from Sept-Jan. Grows in damp sandy soils in part to full sun.

Medium shrub. Grows 1-4 m h x 1-4 m w. Hairy new growth. Small conifer-like mid green leaves. Profuse ovoid white-cream flowers on short branches from Aug-Dec. Grows in clay or sandy soils. Possibly tolerant of salty soils. Grows in part to full sun.

Very showy low spreading shrub, 0.5-1 m h x 1 m w. Hairy green foliage. Bright pink/purple to dark red flowers from Aug-Dec. Well-drained sandy soils in full sun.

Pretty low shrub. Grows 0.5-1 m h x 0.5-1 m w. Blue-green obovate foliage. Profuse pale to mid-pink flowers from Aug-Oct. Grows in well-drained soils in part to full sun.

Low, spreading shrub. Grows 0.4–1 m h x 0.5-1 m w. Grey-green linear foliage. Profuse pink flowers from Jul–Nov. Grows in well-drained soils in part to full sun.

Showy, small shrub. Grows 1-2 m h x 0.5-1.5 m w. Grey-green, fine foliage. Profuse, globular, bright yellow flowers from Aug-Oct. Sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Prune to maintain compact shape.

Spreading low growing shrub, 0.2-1 m h x 1-1.5 m w. Light green dense foliage. Clusters of reddish-pink flowers in spring. Grows in a range of well-drained soils in part to full sun.

Small shrub. Grows 1-1.5 m h x 0.5-1.5 m w. Fine grey-green foliage. Profuse small white flowers fading to red. Well-drained sandy soils in part to full sun.

Extremely showy medium shrub, 2-3.5 m h x 1.5-2.5 m w. Prickly-toothed light to dark green foliage. Attractive pink-violet large pea-shaped flowers from Aug-Jan. Gravelly sandy soils in a partly shady location. Can be pruned.

Attractive showy low shrub, 0.3-0.6 m h x 0.3-1 m w. Wispy foliage. Abundant blue or purple pea-shaped flowers from July-Oct. Well-drained soils in full sun. Good rockery or container plant.

Large shrub to small tree. Grows 2-4 m h x 2-10 m w. Deep, bright green foliage. White flowers from April-Oct. Well-drained soils. Dappled shade to full sun. (Formerly Myoporum acuminatum)

Spreading open shrub. Grows 1-2 m h x 1.5-2 m w. Lance-shaped mid-green leaves. White flowers from Aug-Sept. Grows in well-drained soils in part to full sun. Tip prune periodically. Conservation status: Declared Rare.

Very attractive small upright shrub, 0.3-3 m h. Dark green oval-shaped leaves. Profuse, pendant, tubular scarlet red flowers with yellow-green tips from June-Nov, also sporadic at other times. Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils in part to full sun.

Stunning small tree. Grows 3-6 m h x 2-6 m w. Slow growing. Olive-green foliage. Beautiful orange flowers from Nov to Jan. Can take many years until first flowering. Good drainage in a hot sunny site.

Dense medium shrub. Grows 1.5-3 m h x 1-2.5 m w. Greyish stems with deep green foliage. White daisy flowers from Nov-July. Grows in most soils. Tolerates some alkalinity and salt spray. Good windbreak.

Dense low to small shrub. Grows 0.5-1 m h x 0.5-1.5 m w. Greyish stems with deep-green foliage. White daisy flowers from July-Sep. Grows in well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some alkalinity and salt spray. Conservation status: Priority 2.

Tufted low herbaceous plant. Grows 0.3-1 m h x 0.3-1 m w. Kidney shaped glossy green leaves. Spikes of white flowers from Sept-Jan. Grows in boggy damp soils in part to full sun. Grows in shallow low pools.

Erect clumping plant. Grows 0.3-1 m h. Glossy bright green leaves. Numerous yellow flowers from Oct-Dec. Shaded or sheltered position. Ideal around pools and other water features. Conservation status: Declared Rare. (Formerly Villarsia calthifolia).

Tufted low herbaceous plant, 0.2-0.7 m h x 0.2-0.5 m w. Strappy grey-green foliage. Attractive pale to light blue flowers during the morning from Aug-Nov. Grows in a range of soils and a semi-shaded site.

Tufted low herbaceous plant, 0.2-0.4 m h x 0.2-0.5 m w. Strappy fine grey-green foliage. Attractive pale to light blue flowers during the morning from Aug-Oct. Grows in a range of soils and a semi-shaded site. Good container plant.

Low tufted herb-like plant 0.2-0.3 m h.with blue flowers held on 20 cm scapes from Sept-Oct. Naturally grows in gravelly loam. Grows in well-drained soils in a sunny position or in a tub. Conservation status: Priority 4. Good container plant.

Rhizomatous, tufted perennial plant, 0.3–0.6 m h x 0.3-1 m w. Strappy green leaves. Tall scapes of blue flowers from Sep–Dec. Grows in a range of soils in a partly-shaded spot. Good container plant.

Rhizomatous, tufted perennial plant, 0.6–1.2 m h x 0.3-1 m w. Strappy green leaves. Tall scapes of blue flowers from Sep–Dec. Grows in a range of soils in a partly shaded spot.

Attractive compact plant. Grows 0.3-0.8 m h x 0.3 m w. Strap-like leaves. Purple to mauve-blue flowers on long scapes from Sept-Dec. Grows in a range of soils including poorly-drained soils in part to full sun. Ideal for rockeries.

Compact, dense tufted herbaceous plant. Grows 0.3-0.9 m h x 0.1-0.5 m w. Strappy grey-green leaves. Flowering scapes 30-80 cm long bear blue to violet iris-like flowers from Aug-Nov. Grows in damp sandy or loamy soils in part shade or filtered sun. Needs extra moisture over summer.

Compact, dense tufted herbaceous plant. Grows 0.3-1.2 m h x 0.1-0.5 m w. Strappy grey-green leaves. Flowering scapes 30-80 cm long bear sulphur yellow iris-like flowers from Aug-Dec. Grows in gravelly or sandy soils in part to full sun.

Attractive tuberous plant. Grows 0.1-0.2 m h x 0.2-1 m w in clumps. Deep-green foliage. White and pink striped flowers in spiked clusters mainly from Sept-Oct. Well-drained soils in part to full sun. Excellent hanging basket plant. Dormant over summer.

Erect medium shrub. Grows 1.5-3 m h x 1-2 m w. Mid-green foliage. White or pink star shaped flowers from Oct-Jan. Can grow in light to heavy soils in part to full sun.

Attractive medium shrub to small tree. Grows 1.5-6 m h x 1-3.5 m w. Deep green foliage. Bright yellow flowers Oct-Feb followed by purplish fruits. Grows in well-drained acidic soils in semi-shade or dappled shade.

Dwarf spreading shrub. Grows 0.4-0.8 m h x 0.5-1.2 m w. Slender, grey-green, linear, foliage. Clusters of cream flowers from Sept-Nov. Grows in semi-shade to full sun in light, free-draining acidic soils. Good container plant.