Grasses

Dianella Little Jess'™ is a very compact variety of native grass with a profusion of purple flowers in spring, and fresh green foliage year-round. The leaves are broader than other dianellas, making Little Jess perfect for borders and edgings, mass landscape planting, and containers. Remove old flowers and foliage to improve appearance, and apply fertiliser twice yearly or more often in poorer soils. 

Soil: Tolerates most soil types including sand or clay.
Conditions: Sun or shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.40m x width 0.40cm

Pennisetum advena Rubrum Dwarf, commonly known as Dwarf Fountain Grass, is a low maintenance, graceful ornamental grass with warm dark burgundy-red foliage and creamy-pink fluffy foxtail plumes. The flowers start purple and, as they mature, fade to a yellowish-cream colour. Rubrum Dwarf is perfect for rockeries, borders, erosion control, low-maintenance gardens, and containers. Fast growing and cut back in late winter to encourage new growth for spring.

Soil: Tolerates most soil conditions.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to part shade. Can withstand humidity, high temperatures, and wind. Protect from frost.
Size: Height 0.60m x width 0.60m

Lomandra Katie Belles™ is a highly versatile and evergreen Australian native plant, celebrated for its exceptional performance in both wet and dry conditions. This striking plant produces masses of highly perfumed flowers from September to November, with occasional repeat blooms in autumn. Renowned for its ability to strengthen soil by up to 285%, Katie Belles™ is perfect for erosion control and adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting.

Soil: Moist soils, adaptable to well-drained areas and periodic inundation.
Conditions: Full sun to heavy shade. Tolerates drought, cold, and coastal conditions; occasional flooding, but not permanent standing water.
Size: Height 1.5-1.8m x width1.2-1.5m

Lomandra Echidna Grass is a clump-forming native grass with lush, narrow lime-green foliage. Masses of delicate cream flowers grow amongst the vibrant foliage. With its tufty appearance, Echidna Grass is ideal for massed planting as it gives outstanding coverage and will smother out weeds in time. Prune after flowering to promote dense growth habit and prolific blooms during the next flowering season.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, frost, humid and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30-0.50cm x width 0.30m

Liriope Just Right™ is a dense, compact ground cover known for its glossy green foliage and elegant spikes of purple flowers. The blooms appear in late summer and add a vibrant touch to any garden, while the black berries that follow extend interest into autumn and winter. Just Right™ is perfect for rockeries, embankments and mass planting, or creating a welcoming border to pathways and driveways.

Soil: Adapts well to different soil types. For best results prepare soil by digging through well-composted manure before planting.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 40-50cm x width 40-50cm