BARELLAN
NURSERY
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GROUND COVERS & gRASSES
Carpoborotus glaucescens
A coastal creeper also known as Pig Face. Excellent mass planted under feature trees and displays a vibrant purple flower.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Low.
HEIGHT:
0.2m
WIDTH:
2m
Dietes Grandifora
Versatile plant, clumping with long slender grassy leaves. Tall stems with white/lilac flowers. Hardy, full sun - part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Low.
HEIGHT:
1.2m
WIDTH:
1.2m
Juniperus All Gold
Dense lime green foliage with golden new growth. Perfect for cascading over walls or rockeries. Prefers full sun.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.3m
WIDTH:
2m
Liriope Samantha
Lime green, clumping grass-like foliage with pink flower spikes in summer. Suited to borders, between pavers or rockeries. Can thrive in full sun or full shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.45m
WIDTH:
0.5m
Lomandra Hystix
Compact, grassy foliage with yellow flower spikes during spring. Great as a filler, mass planted or on banks. Full sun - part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
1m
WIDTH:
1m
Myoporum Ellipticum
Evergreen, coastal ground cover used in rockeries, seaside or embankments. Small white flowers in spring. Full sun - part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.2m
WIDTH:
1.5m
Trachelospermum Jasminoides Tricolor
Popular ground cover for matting or full coverage. Green, white and pink foliage with a white star like flower. Slow growing, prefers full sun to part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.6m
WIDTH:
0.1m
Dichondra Repens
Also known as 'Kidneyweed', it can form a dense carpet. Leaves are small, kidney shaped and flowers in spring/summer. Prefers shaded areas.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.1m
WIDTH:
1m
Ficus Microcarpa
Slow growing and compact with glossy green foliage. Suitable for pots, ground cover or small hedges. Full sun to part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
1m
WIDTH:
1m
Juniperus Conferta
A dense ground hugging conifer with green needle-like foliage giving a soft feathery appearance. Useful in windy and exposed areas. Suited to full sun
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
1m
WIDTH:
1m
Liriope Stripey White
Clumping grass-like plant, is drought tolerant and often used to contrast colour. Slender leaves are light green with white edges and a purple flower that comes in summer. Prefers full sun.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Low.
HEIGHT:
0.6m
WIDTH:
0.5m
Mondo Grass
Small, slow growing grass that is dark green. Use as a border, in rockery gardens or between pavers. Full sun - part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.2m
WIDTH:
0.2m
Myoporum Parvifolium
A native ground cover that is bird attracting with small green leaves and masses of pale pink flowers in summer. Prefers full sun.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.15m
WIDTH:
1m
Zephyranthes Crocus
Low growing ground cover with white flowers on mass. Used in rockeries, borders or embankments. Suited to full sun or part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Low.
HEIGHT:
0.2m
WIDTH:
0.3m
Dichondra Silver Falls
Suited to hanging baskets or as a ground cover. Silver trailing foliage, makes a great contrasting colour. Prefers full sun.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Low.
HEIGHT:
0.1m
WIDTH:
1m
Hymenocallis Speciosa
Clumping with thick glossy green leaves and spikes with a spider shaped like flower. Use as a border or mass planted. Prefers full sun.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate
HEIGHT:
1m
WIDTH:
1m
Liriope Evergreen Giant
Clumping grass-like plant plant that is drought tolerant. Has dark green leaves with a purple flower that comes in summer. Prefers full sun
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.6m
WIDTH:
0.5m
Lomandra Echidna Grass
Hardy, small and clumping, this evergreen plant is native to Australia. Displays a small flower spike with small cream flowers. Drouoght tolerant, suited to full sun.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Low.
HEIGHT:
0.3m
WIDTH:
0.3m
Mondo Grass Black
Slow growing plant with has dark green/black leaves. Suited to borders or between pavers. Full sun - part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.3m
WIDTH:
0.3m
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Suited as a climber or ground cover. Dark green foliage with masses of white flowers. Popular for its strong scent. Prefers full sun - part shade.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Moderate.
Moderate.
HEIGHT:
0.3m
WIDTH:
1m
Zoysia Grass
Also known as 'No-Mow' A slow growing grass that matts along the ground while forming low mounds. Frost and drought tolerant once established. Full-part sun.
MAINTENANCE:
WATER USE:
Low.
Low.
HEIGHT:
0.1m
WIDTH:
0.4m