{"id":89,"date":"2026-06-09T21:26:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T11:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T02:33:05","slug":"native-plants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/index.php\/native-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"Native Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Grevillea &#8216;Robyn Gordon&#8217;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> <em>Grevillea<\/em> &#8216;Robyn Gordon&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/grevillea-02-1024x695.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4926915963698995;width:233px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/grevillea-02-1024x695.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/grevillea-02-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/grevillea-02-768x521.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/grevillea-02-1536x1042.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/kookaburraflats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/grevillea-02-2048x1390.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Grow It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Australia&#8217;s best bird-attracting plants with flowers most of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full Sun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-drained soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low water once established<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Native birds<br>\u2714 Drought tolerant<br>\u2714 Long flowering season<br>\u2714 Fast growing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wildlife gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature planting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informal hedges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lomandra &#8216;Tanika&#8217;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Grow It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the toughest landscaping plants available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sun or part shade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most soil types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drought tolerant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Low maintenance<br>\u2714 Erosion control<br>\u2714 Modern landscaping<br>\u2714 Hardy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Lilly Pilly<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Grow It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular native screening plant in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Privacy screening<br>\u2714 Fast growth<br>\u2714 Bird habitat<br>\u2714 Attractive foliage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Callistemon (Bottlebrush)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Nectar source<br>\u2714 Bird attracting<br>\u2714 Colourful flowers<br>\u2714 Easy care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Kangaroo Paw<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Striking flowers<br>\u2714 Pollinator friendly<br>\u2714 Great market seller<br>\u2714 Excellent cut flower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Dianella caerulea<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Attractive berries<br>\u2714 Hardy<br>\u2714 Shade tolerant<br>\u2714 Great filler plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Westringia &#8216;Grey Box&#8217;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Excellent hedge<br>\u2714 Coastal tolerant<br>\u2714 Compact growth<br>\u2714 Low maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Native Violet<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Ground cover<br>\u2714 Shade loving<br>\u2714 Purple flowers<br>\u2714 Suppresses weeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Correa &#8216;Dusky Bells&#8217;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Bird attracting<br>\u2714 Long flowering<br>\u2714 Compact shrub<br>\u2714 Winter colour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Banksia integrifolia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Coastal tolerant<br>\u2714 Wildlife habitat<br>\u2714 Spectacular flowers<br>\u2714 Australian icon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Rivers Specialty Plants<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Native Ginger<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Rainforest appearance<br>\u2714 Shade loving<br>\u2714 Architectural foliage<br>\u2714 Great feature plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waterhousea floribunda<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Fast screening tree<br>\u2714 Beautiful foliage<br>\u2714 Northern Rivers favourite<br>\u2714 Wildlife habitat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuckeroo<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Coastal toughness<br>\u2714 Shade tree<br>\u2714 Fast growth<br>\u2714 Wind resistant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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