Hardy, beautiful, and perfect for your climate — go native with your garden!

Australia’s native plants are more than just drought-tough and wildlife-friendly — they’re stunning, sustainable, and surprisingly easy to grow. Whether you’ve got a small backyard in Sydney, a balcony garden in Brisbane, or a sprawling block in rural WA, native plants offer colour, habitat, and charm with very little fuss.

Here’s your guide to choosing native Australian plants that thrive with minimal water, fertiliser, or maintenance.

🌾 Why Choose Native Plants?

✅ Adapted to your local climate — no babying needed
✅ Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies
✅ Low-maintenance once established
✅ Resistant to pests and diseases
✅ Supports biodiversity and soil health

Bonus: You’ll use less water and reduce your reliance on chemical fertilisers and sprays — great for the planet and your pocket.

🌱 Top 7 Easy-to-Grow Aussie Native Plants

1. Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.)

• 🌼 Bold, fuzzy blooms in red, yellow, pink, and green
• 🐝 Loved by bees and honeyeaters
• ☀️ Full sun, well-drained soil
• 🔁 Prune flower stalks after blooming for more growth

2. Grevillea (Many Varieties)

• 🐦 Magnet for nectar-feeding birds
• 🌸 Spidery flowers in red, pink, yellow
• ☀️ Full sun or part shade
• 🌱 Suitable for hedging, groundcover, or feature shrubs

Top pick: Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ – compact, long-flowering, and great for small gardens

3. Lomandra (Lomandra longifolia)

• 🌾 Hardy grass-like plant with yellow flowers
• 🐶 Pet-safe and foot-traffic tolerant
• ☀️ Tolerates sun or shade
• 💦 Drought and frost hardy — ideal for borders and mass planting

4. Westringia (Westringia fruticosa) — Native Rosemary

• 🌿 Compact shrub with grey-green foliage and lavender flowers
• 🌊 Great for coastal or windy spots
• ☀️ Sun or part shade
• ✂️ Low-maintenance hedge or feature plant

5. Callistemon (Bottlebrush)

• 🔴 Iconic red bottlebrush blooms — also available in pink, white, or purple
• 🐦 Loved by lorikeets and bees
• ☀️ Best in full sun
• 🌧️ Tolerates clay or sandy soils — ideal for tough Aussie yards

6. Correa (Native Fuchsia)

• 🌺 Bell-shaped flowers bloom in winter and spring
• 🍃 Compact growth, perfect for understorey or shade
• 🧊 Frost and drought tolerant once established
• 🐦 Ideal for small gardens and wildlife-friendly hedges

7. Banksia (Various Types)

• 🐝 Cylindrical, cone-like flowers in gold, orange, and rust tones
• 🪵 Can be small shrubs or large trees
• ☀️ Thrive in sandy or rocky soils
• 📏 Great as a windbreak or statement plant in larger spaces

🌼 How to Get Started

1. Check your local climate zone (coastal, alpine, inland, tropical)
2. Pick plants suited to your soil (sandy, loamy, clay) — or use native potting mix
3. Use mulch (like sugar cane or bark chips) to retain moisture
4. Water regularly for the first few months until established
5. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers — use native-plant-specific formulas

🛒 Where to Buy Native Plants in Australia

• Bunnings Warehouse – Accessible stock of Grevillea, Kangaroo Paw, and Lomandra
• Indigrow or Australian Plants Online – Great for mail-order natives
• Your local nursery – Ask about climate-suited varieties and seed packs
• Community native plant swaps or council nurseries – Often free or discounted

🐝 Bonus: Native Plants That Attract Wildlife