Polygala myrtifolia and Polygata virgata are the two widely naturalised species of this group.

The flowers are mauve-purple, pea shape and fringed. Both are very invasive especially in coastal bush areas.

This sterile form of Polygala is an ideal alternative to the invasive species. A delightful compact small shrub grows 1.5m high by 1m wide with attractive purple pea flowers most of the year.

This evergreen 6m shrub with showy, purple flowers makes this an ideal specimen or privacy plant. Numerous other varieties offer variable flower colour and heights.

These hardy Australian native upright bushy shrubs to 2m tall with aromatic foliage and have masses of purple flowers in spring. There are numerous varieties of mint bush. They are frost tolerant. Seek advice at your local garden centre for the best varieties for your garden.