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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 Hystrix

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

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