Waterwise Plants
The following species generally represent hardy and waterwise native plants from the savannah woodland & rangelands:
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Showy, hardy small shrub with upright form. Very unique thick oval leaves, silvery-green, with ridged veins. Large bright yellow ball flowers. Eye-catching large kidney shaped seed pods. Requires sandy or rocky well-drained soils. A cheerful and distinctive feature for gardens and rockeries 1-2.5M
Small and hardy shrub tending to a rounded or flat-topped form with attractive yellow spherical flowers. Small green to grey-green triangular leaves. Excellent small low-maintenance shrub for gardens and rockeries, borders and edging. Prefers sandy well-drained soils and full sun. 0.3 - 1.5M
Small tree or shrub with slender cream flowers forming spectacular pyramids at the ends of branches. Unique corky, grey and fissured bark, revealing red underneath. Narrow pendulous silver-grey leaves. Prefers sandy or gravelly well-drained soils in full sun. A rare and striking feature grevillea for gardens and rockeries. Handle with care; toxic seed coating burns skin. 3-5M
Medium sized multi-branched fig found in rocky areas and on escarpments. Pendulous leaves a striking blue or grey-green colour. Attractive bright green fruit. A hardy and eye-catching feature tree for parks and gardens. 5-10M
Endemic hibiscus with prolific blooms of large soft pink flowers with delicate crepe-paper like petals. Prickly grey-green leaves are often heart shaped. Fast growing and hardy. An eye-catching addition of colour to urban and rural gardens and rockeries. Requires full sun. 1.5 - 3M
Rare and endemic hibiscus with velvety soft grey-green foliage and large powder pink flowers. Very hardy small shrub from the Kakadu region. A highly sought after ornamental addition to urban and rural gardens and rockeries. Requires full sun. 1.5 - 3M
Colourful short lived/perennial shrub with yellow pea flowers and rattling seed pods. Highly attractive to native butterflies, the Swamp/Plain Tiger and Common Crow species. Thought to be toxic to some livestock, otherwise a very attractive small garden bed feature specimen. 1M
Spreading shrub with characteristic bright red-brown peeling ‘minni ritchi’ bark and generous flushes of yellow cylindrical flowers. Short, grey-green lightly furred and somewhat sticky leaves. Versatile and attractive shrub for full sun gardens. 1-4M
Small tree with narrow grey-green leaves, large beaked woody fruits, winged seeds and intricate yellow-orange flowers. Eye-catching fruits split and remain on tree for several months after seeding. Hardy, unique and versatile tree. 3-6M
Shrub or small tree with unique needle-like leaves, sometimes weeping in habit. Striking corky bark and magnificently bold cream flowers, which can grow from trunk. Uncommon in cultivation. Full sun and rocky or sandy soils. 2-7m
