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Creeping Monkey Flower
Mimulus Repens
A herbaceous creeping perennial plant. This low-growing plant forms dense mats of creeping stems that root at the nodes, allowing it to spread and form colonies. Mimulus repens blooms from late spring to early summer, producing clusters of flowers at the tips of the stems. The flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Flowers mainly in spring and autumn. The mauve flowers can resemble a monkey face. Grows predominantly on the margins of lakes, swamps, rivers or grassy wetlands.
Endemic Plants used in BioRhythm
Lemon Beauty
Calocephalus citreus
Calocephalus citreus is a small perennial herb made of slender branches, typically found in coastal habitats, including sand dunes, heathlands, and rocky outcrops. It thrives in well-drained soils and is adapted to the harsh conditions of coastal environments, including salt spray and strong winds. This low-growing shrub is known for its striking silver-grey foliage, which is densely packed and gives the plant a compact, rounded shape. The leaves are small and narrow, with a woolly texture that adds to its unique appearance. Inconspicuous yellow flowers may appear in summer,
Cut Leaf Daisy
Brachyscombe multifida
A perennial herb found in the grassy understories of woodlands and open forests. Cut Leaf Daisy is a member of the Asteraceae family. The Cut-Leafed Daisy grows best in a full sun position but can tolerate part shade and it grows on a range of soil types including heavy clays and light-sandy loams. Features pale purple daisy flowers.
Small Leaved Clemantis
Clematis microphilia
CA woody climbing shrub or trailer, ascending to 3-5m high, often found scrambling over other vegetation or rocky outcrops. Leaves continually divide into three leaflets. Male and female flowers develop on different plants, with the male plant producing pollen and many star-shaped, fragrant white flowers. Flowers consist of four, oblong, creamy-white petal-like sepals but no actual petals. Its fruits are feathery and persistent. Its roots can be consumed when toasted, and were made into dough by traditional owners. Left to grow it will cover most neighbouring plants, but will not damage its host plant. Small birds like to nest in the feathery remains of the seed systems. With a strong woody stem, a single plant can have a life span of several decades.
Creeping Boobialla
Myoporum parvifolium
This low-growing shrub has small, elliptical to lance-shaped leaves that are glossy green in color. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems and may have a slightly succulent texture. In spring to summer, Creeping Boobialla produces small, white, star-shaped flowers that are fragrant and attract bees and butterflies. Myoporum parvifolium has a creeping or trailing growth habit, forming a dense mat of foliage that spreads horizontally over the ground. It can also be trained to cascade over walls or containers. Creeping Boobialla is valued as a ground cover plant in gardens and landscapes, particularly in coastal areas. Its tolerance for salt and wind means it is often used to stabilize soil on slopes, suppress weeds, and provide erosion control. It can also be used in rockeries, borders, and as a filler plant in mixed plantings.
Running Postman
Kennedia prostrata
A common ground cover which can form a dense trailing or matting shrub. Features leaves that are divided into 3 crinkly, roundish blue-green leaflets, hairy below and with typically notched tips. Will typically produce 1-2 pea impressive red pea flowers along the long stalks over spring. These turn into brown pods over summer, which contain several glossy black seeds. Running Postman is food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies.
Velvet Tussock
Poa morrissi
A tufted or shortly rhizomatous perennial. Forms a dense bluish-grey grass tussock, with flat, velvety leaves. From October to December it will have an open, pyramidal flowerhead that is green or purplish. Often forms mounds when growing. Grows well under trees and can be used for more difficult, dry shady spots in the garden.
Vanilla Lily
Arthropodium milleflourun
This perennial herbaceous plant features long, slender leaves that arise from a central base and delicate, pale flowers, which have a sweet vanilla-like fragrance. The flowers are borne on long, slender stems and bloom in clusters, typically in late spring to early summer. The flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The fleshy tubers are edible when more established, and can be cooked in similar ways to potatoes.
Wonga Wonga Vine
Pandorea pandorana
A perennial species of flowering, evergreen woody vine that is part of the Bignoniaceae family. Wonga Wonga vine can grow up to several meters in length, climbing via tendrils. Featuring flowers that are trumpet-shaped, white to pale pink in color, and have a sweet fragrance. They appear in clusters during the warmer months, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.The dense foliage of an established Wonga Wonga vine can also provide habitat for small birds and other wildlife.
Wallaby Grass
Rytidosperma racemosum
Wallaby Grass is commonly found in a range of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, open forests, and coastal areas. It can grow in a variety of soil types, from sandy to clayey soils. This perennial grass species typically grows in tufts or clumps, with slender, wiry stems reaching heights of up to one metre. The leaves are narrow and often rolled or folded, with a fine texture. In spring and early summer, Wallaby Grass produces delicate flower spikes, which are arranged in open clusters at the tips of the stems. Wallaby Grass plays a vital role in local ecosystems, providing food and habitat for a variety of native wildlife, including insects, birds, and small mammals. The dense tufts of grass offer shelter and nesting sites, while the seeds are an important food source for many species. Wallaby Grass can also be used for weaving.
Wonga Wonga Vine
Pandorea pandorana
A perennial species of flowering, evergreen woody vine that is part of the Bignoniaceae family. Wonga Wonga vine can grow up to several meters in length, climbing via tendrils. Featuring flowers that are trumpet-shaped, white to pale pink in color, and have a sweet fragrance. They appear in clusters during the warmer months, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.The dense foliage of an established Wonga Wonga vine can also provide habitat for small birds and other wildlife.
Blue Tussock Grass
Poa sieberiana
A low-growing perennial tussock grass typically found in a range of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, open forests, and alpine areas. It is often seen in areas with well-drained soils, including sandy or loamy soils, and is adapted to a variety of moisture levels. This tussock-forming grass species typically grows in dense clumps or tussocks, with slender, upright stems reaching heights of up to one meter. The leaves are narrow and often rolled or folded, with a bluish-green to grey-green coloration. In spring and summer, Grey Tussock Grass produces delicate flower spikes, which are arranged in loose clusters above the foliage. The dense tussocks offer shelter and nesting sites, while the seeds are an important food source for many species.
Austalian Indigo
Indigofera australis
A species of leguminous shrub in the genus Indigofera. The genus name Indigofera is Neo-Latin for "bearing Indigo" (Indigo is a purple dye originally obtained from some Indigofera species). Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas. Australian Indigo typically grows as a shrub or small tree with delicate, pinnate leaves that gives it a fern-like appearance. The foliage is usually green, but some species may have bluish-green or greyish-green leaves. The flowers are small, pea-like, and usually pink, purple, or white, arranged in elongated clusters. The plant can be used as source of dye for colouring fabrics.
Cushion Bush
Leucophyta brownii
Leucophyta brownii is a silvery-white foliaged bushy shrub. It is typically found growing in coastal heathlands, sand dunes, and limestone cliffs, particularly in regions with sandy, well-drained soils. It is well-adapted to coastal conditions, including where exposed to salt spray and strong winds. This evergreen shrub is known for its distinctive rounded form and dense, compact growth habit. The foliage consists of small, cylindrical, silvery-grey leaves that give the plant a soft, cushion-like appearance. The leaves are covered in fine hairs, which help reduce moisture loss and protect against salt damage. The dense foliage provides shelter and nesting sites for small birds and other wildlife.
Ruby Saltbush
Enchylaena tomentosum
Enchylaena tomentosa is a sub-shrub (that is, a low-growing, semi woody plan) typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, including coastal dunes, inland plains, and rocky outcrops. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils and is well-adapted to dry, harsh conditions. This low-growing shrub is known for its striking red or ruby-colored berries, which contrast with its silver-grey foliage. The evergreen leaves are small, oval-shaped, and covered in fine hairs, giving them a silvery appearance. The berries are fleshy and contain small seeds. Ruby Saltbush typically blooms in spring to early summer, producing small, inconspicuous flowers that are greenish-yellow in color. The flowers are followed by the development of the vibrant red berries, which are a notable feature of the plant. The berries can be eaten and used as a source of dye. The berries of Ruby Saltbush are an important food source for birds, including native species such as finches and honeyeaters. The dense foliage can also provide habitat and shelter for small animals and insects.
Hop Goodenia
Goodenia prostata
A low ground cover; Prostrate Goodenia is the groundcover version of Hop Goodenia (Goodenia ovata). It has green ovate leaves with toothed margins and produces yellow flowers from late spring This is a prostrate form that is both wind and salt tolerant, and as such are very useful as ground cover in coastal gardens.
Happy Wanderer
Hardenbergia violacea
Happy Wanderer or Purple Coral Pea, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is a vigorous, twining vine, typically reaching heights of 2-3 meters. The leaves are compound, consisting of three leaflets. The flowers are pea-shaped and come in clusters, typically in shades of purple or violet, although there are cultivars with white or pink flowers. They bloom in late winter to early spring. It can be grown as a ground cover, climber, or as a trailing plant in containers.
Common Everlasting (Yellow Button)
Chrysocephalum apiculatum
A perennial herbaceous low-growing plant typically reaching heights of 15-30 centimeters. The leaves are narrow and gray-green in color, with a woolly texture. The flowers are small, button-like heads, typically in shades of yellow, that blood widely from spring through summer, and sometimes into autumn, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. It is often used as a ground cover, border plant, or in rock gardens.
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