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.

A hardy groundcover with grey green leaves, it will grow in full sun or part shade. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Prolific mauve cup shape flowers when grown in full sun.

This endangered Australian native groundcover forms a neat spreading mat to 75cm. It has dark green aromatic trifoliate foliage. In spring, prolific pink star shaped flowers are borne all over the plant making quite a contrast. Appreciates full sun and will tolerate winds and some frost.

An Australian native, dense, weed suppressing ground cover. Individual plants will easily cover one square metre. The flowers are white or pink and occur from winter to summer. Sweet fleshy fruits provide feed for native birds.