This cottage garden plant has been widely used for decades and is now a weed in natural bushland. Native species alternatives provide better foraging resources and habitat.
Native
Australian bugle
A rosette forming herb with a spike of bright purple flowers. Grows in most soil conditions and would do well as an inside pot plant.
Native
Blue trumpet
A weak-stemmed herb with furry leaves and blue flowers. Grows in a variety of soil conditions.
Native
Fairy's petticoats
A trailing groundcover or upright herb with silver-green hairy foliage and purple-blue flowers, tolerant of seaspray and harsh conditions.
Native
Golden dune daisy
A clumping herb that has spreading stems. Can withstand full sun condition and tolerant of salt spray. Grows in sand and rocky-clay soils.