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Purple Joyweed

Purple Joyweed
Photo: Sheldon Navie
Invasive Plant
Purple Joyweed
Alternanthera brasiliana Syn. Alternanthera dentata
 

Popular hedging plant used for its contrasting dark purple foliage, forming a thick 0.3- 0.6m bush. When left unpruned the plant can climb by leaning on the branches of adjacent shrubs and reach over 1m. It can also produce small 'off-white' flowers.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • The plant reproduces easily from small stem pieces discarded through the dumping of garden waste.
  • The seeds are also thought to assist in the spread of this plant, even germinating in cracks in concrete.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans' - Dwarf Gardenia
  • Anigozanthos spp. - Kangaroo Paws

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Creeping Rosemary
Photo: Delwyn Thomas
Alternative Plant Creeping Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'
Climbing and Ground Cover Plants
 

A low growing or prostrate form of Rosemary to 0.4 m high with a mass of lilac-blue flowers from late summer, right through winter and into spring. An aromatic culinary herb and one of the most beautiful and useful ground-covers. It is perfect for mass planting on retaining walls and in garden beds, or as a specimen in a pot. Hardy, water wise and very well suited to coastal plantings.

Dwarf Snow In Summer
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Dwarf Snow In Summer
Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops'
Trees and Shrubs
 

A lower growing cultivar of the original 'Snow In Summer' this plant can reach over 2m if left untrimmed. For the best effect keep it well pruned to a height of 0.75- 1.25m. The spectacular maroon red new growth will appear soon after and remain for many weeks.

Emu Bushes
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Emu Bushes
Eremophila species
Climbing and Ground Cover Plants
 

These beautiful Australian native shrubs and groundcovers handle a range of harsh conditions. Preferring a sunny site with good drainage they come in a range of foliage shades from green to grey and even silver. The flowers also vary widely, including yellow, orange, red, pink and blue. Most tolerate some frost and drought and this hardy plant is a real winner. Ask your local retailer for the best local selections.

 
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