Australian plants

Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.

The banksia integrifolia flower after it has expired... revealing the gorgeous 'spine' of the flower which turns into this lovely banksia cone. I've been fascinated with these cones since i was a kid. i love the patterns of these "Big Bad Banksia Men". borrowed friends Nikon D70

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Our top 30 Australian native plants including grasses, desert plants, shrubs, ground cover, succulents, herbs and food plants.

Identified as Banksia ashbyi shrub grows up to 4 m high and 2 m wide, native to Western Australia. Location: Kings Park, Perth, WA Not to be confused: - this species leaves and fully open flowers look very similar to Banksia victoriae, but B. victoriae has "woolly" flowers buds and tomentose new leaves (hairy), so commonly known as "Woolly Orange Banksia".

Painted designs featuring Australian native flowers and plants

Contemporary Australian native wall art prints and posters by Australian Flora, the only online print store specialising in Australia's native plants and flowers. Captured in nature by botanical photographer Laura Smith.

Quick growing shrub, with lush, scented foliage. White, butterfly attracting flowers in spring. Leaves are crushed to separate medicinal oils. Ancient aboriginal remedy for many skin irritations and insect repellent.