What are some good native plants for Sydney that like clay soil & semi-shade?

Asked by Mim

3 answers

  • A few suggestions for you.
    - Lilly pilly
    - Viola hederacea (native violet) as a ground cover
    - Prostanthera ovalifolia
    - Lomandra longifolia
    - Plectranthus argentatus
    - Correa reflexa

    These are all available at the Randwick nursery.

    thanks, Natalie

    Answered by Richard Wilson Rating: 1

  • Thanks Bettina, I'm a little west of Newtown, so definitely got the clay going on, but I'll keep that community nursery in mind :)

    Answered by Mim Rating: 1

  • Mim,If you are in the eastern suburbs then most of the soils here are sand based. Clays are found from Newtown westwards. For plants for the east try the Randwick Community Nursery. Stock list available here.http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/Looking_after_our_environment/Greening_our_city/Community_nursery/Plant_Stock_lists/index.aspx
    Some will grow on clay soils so ask the friendly staff!

    Answered by Bettina Digby Rating: 0

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