Heart Leaf Flame Pea
Chorizema cordatum is a small evergreen Australian native shrub with leathery heart shaped cordate leaves and small multicoloured pea shaped flowers in tones of orange-pink-red and yellow.
Waterwise plants
Plants suited to our climate need less water, are low maintenance and will look great in your garden. Use our directory to find waterwise plants that will grow best where you live.
Waterwise plant criteria
Did you know we use almost half of our household water in our gardens? So choosing waterwise plants makes sense – they're low-fuss and they look great!
Think about grouping plants with similar watering needs so you can create a beautiful garden and water more efficiently.
*If you are located in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Northern Goldfields or Interior, then waterwise is used to indicate that once the plant is established in improved soil it will only need at most, watering every four days during summer and less during cooler months. For the remainder of WA, including Perth and the South West, waterwise is used to indicate that once the plant is established in improved soil it will only need watering once a week during summer or on your rostered watering days and less frequently, if at all, during cooler months.
During establishment or planting phase, some plants may need a bit more care and attention than others, which is why we have provided a handy 'Water rating' of either minimum maintenance, little maintenance or medium maintenance. For example, succulents will need minimal watering during establishment phase compared to a kangaroo paw.
Design and plant selection for bushfire
Many waterwise plants can also be used in gardens in high bushfire risk areas. Find out more about landscaping for bushfire.
Weed policy
This waterwise plants directory for Western Australia does not have a role in determining the weed status of plants. This is managed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act (2007). Should the weed status of a plant change, this will be reflected in the next update of the directory. Weeds pose a serious environmental threat to Australia’s natural ecosystems and the species they support. Most weeds in bushlands, wetlands and waterways come from gardens or poor agricultural and transport practices. The impacts of garden escapees can be minimised by growing plants with a low risk of invasiveness and disposing of garden waste appropriately. More information about environmental weeds in WA can be accessed from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website.
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Featured plants for Winter 2025
Silky Eremophila
Eremophila nivea Spring Mist is a Western Australian native with attractive silky soft silver foliage. It's purple flowers are a stunning contrast against the silver foliage appearing from spring through to summer.
RSL Grevillea
The RSL Spirit of ANZAC Grevillea was selected for its lush bird attracting red flowers that appear from autumn to summer and its trans-Australian heritage and the tough geographical conditions in which it grows and thrives.