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GROUNDCOVERS – Native PROFILE SHEET Below is a list of native ground covers. We have chosen ones with different features that are suited to different growing conditions. Grevillea Royal Mantle – Grevillea poorinda Royal Mantle A fast growing Grevillea providing excellent coverage, making it ideal for erosion control, and for planting on sloped sites. Frost and drought hardy once established. Bird attracting. Dislikes humidity. Height: 30-60cm Width: 4-6m Form: Prostrate ground cover Foliage: Forked green leaves with copper coloured new growth Flowers: Red toothbrush-like flowers with the main flush in late winter and spring Grevillea Mount Tamboritha – Grevillea lanigera Mount Tamboritha A useful Grevillea adapted to a wide range of growing conditions. Bird attracting. Dislikes humidity. Also looks great in hanging baskets and rockery gardens. Height: 30-50cm Width: 1.5m Form: Prostrate with shooting stems Foliage: Small dark green rounded leaves densely covering stem Flowers: Spider-like flowers, pink and cream in colour, appearing March to December Cascade of Stars – Philotheca buxifolia Cascade of Stars A prolific flowering native with pink and white star-like flowers. Its cascading form makes it ideal for edging along retaining walls or spilling over pots. Height: 30-60cm Width: 30-60cm Form: Low growing shrub/cascading ground cover Foliage: Small dark green leaves that are densely arranged along the stem Flowers: Pink buds open to white star shaped flowers in spring Native Violet – Viola hederacea Native Violet is a great little ground cover for shadier spots and makes a super filler for in between pavers. It can go dormant in severe conditions such as frost or drought but it will grow back. Height: <15cm Width: 60cm–1m Form: Dense ground cover Foliage: Green heart shaped leaves Flowers: Small purple and white flowers similar to pansies. They are also edible Fine Leaf Myoporum – Myoporum parvifolium A widely available evergreen groundcover that is fast growing in a wide range of growing conditions. Its foliage forms a thick mat which makes it great for erosion control and weed suppressing. Also consider Broad Leaved Myoporum, Purple Leaved Myoporum and Pink Flowering Myoporum. Height: <15cm Width: 1.5m-2m Form: Dense groundcover with upright stems. Foliage: Very fine leaves. Flowers: Small white star-shaped flowers in spring and summer. They are very lightly scented Pigface – Carpobrotis rossii A colourful perennial succulent that is coast tolerant and extremely hardly. Needs a spot in full sun with well drained soil. Good erosion control plant. Height: 20cm Width: 2m Form: Prostrate groundcover Foliage: Fleshy succulent spike-like leaves Flowers: Magenta Pigface flowers with a yellow centre Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au GROUNDCOVERS– Native PROFILE SHEET Pratia – Pratia puberula A ground hugging perennial cover that thrives in damp soil. Fast growing, it’s great for planting around pavers. Height: 15cm Width: 1m Form: Matt forming prostrate ground cover Foliage: small soft green leaves Flowers: Masses of tiny blue star-shaped flowers in late spring to autumn Cut-leafed Daisy – Brachyscome multifida A favourite of many gardeners due to its versatility in many garden styles. This pretty perennial also comes in pink/ deep blue and yellow flowering forms and will attract butterflies to your garden. Height: 15cm Width: 60cm Form: Mound forming ground cover Foliage: soft fine leaves Flowers: Pretty mauve daisy flowers appear form late winter to autumn Grevillea Gingin Gem – Grevillea obtusifolia Gingin Gem A hardy evergreen ground cover that will form a dense matt of foliage and provide colour to the garden in winter. Will grow in a range of soil conditions but thrives in sunny, well drained spots. Bird attracting. Height: 30cm Width: 3m Form: Prostrate ground cover Foliage: Thin bright green leaves arranged densely around the stem Common everlasting daisy – Chrysocephalum apiculatum A fast growing perennial ground cover that cheers up the garden with its delightful yellow button flowers. Suitable for a wide range of gardens, keep moisture up in warmer months. Height: 15-30cm Width: 60cm – 1m Form: Prostrate ground cover Foliage: Small silvery green Flowers: Masses of golden circular balls appear a top of stems from spring to autumn Running Postman – Kennedia prostrata Running Postman is an eye catching ground cover that provides the garden with a bit of colour in winter. Plant in groups for added effect. Height: 10cm Width: 3m Form: Spreading ground cover with trailing stems Foliage: Small silvery green Flowers: Masses of bright red little pea-like flowers in winter and spring Goodenia – Goodenia ovata prostrate This creeping version of goodenia will grow in a wide range of soil types. It’s really tough so it is great for landscaping projects such as erosion control and under trees. Frost and drought resistant once established. Height: 20cm Width: 1m Form: Dense ground cover Foliage: Small fleshy green leaves with double serrated margins Flowers: Bright yellow pea-like flowers appear from spring to summer Fairy Fan Flower– Scaevola aemula A popular ground cover for rockery and cottage gardens because of its long flowering seasonal White, pink mauve and yellow flowering variety available too. Height: 20cm Width: 1m Form: Spreading ground cover Foliage: Small green with serrated margins Flowers: Pretty fan-shaped purple flowers decorate the plant in spring to summer and may appear throughout the year. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au