Scientific Name Dianella revoluta var. revoluta Size and form A dense, spreading, rhizomatous and tufting perennial 50-70cm high and 30cm-2m wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit The terminal, panicle inflorescences with blue to violet flowers, occur on stems reaching equal or above the leaves. The flower has deep yellow swellings on the filaments. Flowering occurs from September to January Fruit is a …

Scientific Name Juncus pauciflorus Size and form A tufted perennial rush with rhizomes 30cm-1m high and 20-60cm wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit Small red flowers form open panicles. Fruit is a red-brown capsule. Stems are arching and bright green. Growing conditions Suitable for moist areas in a semi-shade position.

Scientific Name Ficinia nodosa Size and form A perennial tuft with creeping rhizomes 50cm-1m high and 60cm-2m wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit The flower inflorescence forms a dense round head towards the ends of the stems. Flowers occur in spring. Fruit is a small, dark nut. Stems are thick and wiry, dark green and pointed. Growing conditions A hardy and …

Scientific Name Dianella brevicaulis Size and form A dense tuft 30-50cm high and 30cm-50cm wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit Blue-purple flowers occur on stems among the foliage. Fruit is a small purple berry. Leaves are linear, erect and a dark green-blue colour. Growing conditions Suitable for sandy, well-drained soils in full-sun, semi-shade or full-shade positions. A tough plant, often planted …

Scientific Name Juncus kraussii subsp australiensis Size and form An upright rush with rhizomes 60cm-2.3m high and 50cm-1.5m wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit Small red-brown flowers form a radiating panicle inflorescence. Fruit is a dark capsule. Stems are erect, dark green, terete and solid. Growing conditions Suitable for a saltmarsh environment in a full-sun position. Seeds are eaten by birds.

Scientific Name Gahnia filum Size and form A tall, perennial, tussock sedge 1-1.2m high and 1m wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit A dense, narrow inflorescence panicle occurs from spring to summer. Fruit is a narrow, brown nut. Leaves are long, linear and flat with rough margins. Growing conditions Prefers saltmarsh environments in a full-sun position. Important plant for the Skipper …