All plants that naturally occur within Australia can be referred to as Australian native plants, but what do we mean when we talk about indigenous plants? Indigenous plants are sometimes called “locally native species” and are Australian native plants that are local to a particular area. Indigenous plants have evolved over many thousands of years to the local conditions of rainfall, soils, and climate so are therefore adapted to growing in those local conditions. They are literally the best suited plants for the area and as such require the least amount of maintenance and they can survive and flourish in the environment they are adapted to living in.
As you are well aware, plants come in a range of shapes and sizes and can also perform a range of functions in your garden.
The plants you choose should reflect the function you want the plant to perform:
- Do you want tall shrubs to use as screening plants?
- Do you want prickly shrubs to provide habitat for birds?
- Do you want colourful flowers to attract butterflies and provide colour?
- Do you want a small tree to shade your backyard?
- Do you want a native grass lawn for lower maintenance?
- Do you want small shrubs to form a hedge along a garden path?
- Do you want a large shrub/small tree to provide a feature in the garden?
Some Australian native plants include:
- Banksias (Banksia)
- Wattle (Acacia)
- Waratahs (Telopea)
- Bottlebrushes (Callistemon)
- Kangaroo Paws (Anigozanthos)
- Ferns.
- Cultivars.
Our Kareela Bush Nursery provides a large amount of Indigenous tubestock. Contact us to discuss your needs or come in and check out our extensive variety