This vigorous prostrate ground cover plant forms a dense mat of foliage. It bears pink-lilac flowers throughout the year. It has been used as effective erosion control and even as a lawn substitute. There is conjecture regarding the natural range of these plants. P. nodiflora is considered native to tropical and sub-tropical Australia, yet some local authorities consider it a naturalised invader.

For the purposes of Grow Me Instead we would like gardeners to consider other non-invasive options. If gardeners need an effective groundcover there are many other non-invasive plants that you can choose.

An attractive evergreen perennial with a spreading prostrate habit. Leaves are green, soft in texture with funnel form flowers in blue to violet appearing in late spring to autumn. Suitable as a ground cover, spill-over plant in rockeries and is ideal in large containers or hanging baskets. Reaching a height of about 20 cm, it will spread to 2 metres wide. Prefers a moist well-drained site and is frost tolerant.

This evergreen, hardy Australian native forms a dense, weed suppressing ground cover that will easily cover one square metre. This species thrives if grown in freely-drained soil and full-sun. The flowers are white or pink and occur from winter to summer. Sweet fleshy fruits provide food for native birds.

This dense low growing Emu Bush has striking silver grey foliage growing 30cm high and up to 1.5 metres wide. In the warmer months the plant is covered in bright yellow tubular flowers which are rich in nectar. The plant has good frost tolerance and drought hardiness. This is a fantastic plant for any dry land garden.