Day: October 6, 2024

Chrysocephalum apiculatum

Common everlasting and yellow buttons, This is a perennial herb native to southern Australia. It is a member of the Asteraceae, the daisy family. The name “everlasting” was inspired by its use as a long-lasting cut flower Grows extremely well in open, sunny spots and is great in creating a dense bed. Perfect in rockeries, [Continue]

Prostanthera incisa

Cut leaf mint bush Great all round shrub!also known as Native Thyme, this native mint can be used as a medicinal herb, but now more commonly features in cooking and herbal teas. It’s a highly aromatic shrub, rich in essential oils, giving off a minty aroma when crushed or rubbed. This plant is found throughout [Continue]

Tasmannia lanceolata (Mountain Pepper)

This plant is extremely versatile. Can be used purely for culinary purposes, as you can use the leaves or the berries… don’t use too much as it is quite intense in flavonoids. This shrub makes a fantastic thick hedge in semi-full shade. Growing between 2-3m and 1-2m spread, enjoying moist conditions and tolerates frost. Creamy [Continue]