A compact Australian native with soft, fine, bright green strappy leaves that form a neat, gently weeping clump. In spring and summer, small, softly fragrant yellow flower spikes sit just above the foliage. It's extremely tough, handling heavy frosts and long dry spells, so it's a reliable, low-fuss choice for Canberra gardens.
Mature size: 50–60cm tall x 60–65cm wide
Foliage: Fine, soft, bright green strappy leaves; evergreen
Flowers: Small, softly fragrant yellow flower spikes in spring and summer
Growth habit: Compact, weeping clump; medium growth rate
Position: Full sun to part shade; suits sandy, loam and clay soils with reasonable drainage
Climate: Frost hardy (copes with heavy frosts); extremely drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Regular watering for the first 2–3 months, then low
Maintenance: Very low; cut back hard every few years to refresh
Ideal for: Mass planting, borders and edging, pathways, slopes and erosion control, native gardens and pots
A compact Australian native with soft, fine, bright green strappy leaves that form a neat, gently weeping clump. In spring and summer, small, softly fragrant yellow flower spikes sit just above the foliage. It's extremely tough, handling heavy frosts and long dry spells, so it's a reliable, low-fuss choice for Canberra gardens.
Mature size: 50–60cm tall x 60–65cm wide
Foliage: Fine, soft, bright green strappy leaves; evergreen
Flowers: Small, softly fragrant yellow flower spikes in spring and summer
Growth habit: Compact, weeping clump; medium growth rate
Position: Full sun to part shade; suits sandy, loam and clay soils with reasonable drainage
Climate: Frost hardy (copes with heavy frosts); extremely drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Regular watering for the first 2–3 months, then low
Maintenance: Very low; cut back hard every few years to refresh
Ideal for: Mass planting, borders and edging, pathways, slopes and erosion control, native gardens and pots
