Native and threatened plants

Discover the variety of native plants and flowers in Ku-ring-gai. Plant for pollinators, to attract and support wildlife or to create your own drought-tolerant oasis. 

Browse the image galleries below for ideas to add to your garden. The common and botanical names can be found by rolling cursor on the image.

The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden Nursery has a variety of well-priced local plants and knowledgeable staff to help make your selection.

This is just a small selection of native plants that you can add to your garden. For endemic species to your area and a more detailed look at how to ensure these plants thrive please visit the links listed at the bottom of this page.

Pollinator favourites

The Australian Native Plants Society share their recommendations. Download Australian Native Plants Society recommendations.(PDF, 1MB)   

The Environmental Trust NSW has helpful information.

Native groundcovers image gallery

Native small trees and shrubs image gallery

More to explore:

• Trees Near Me NSW app provides a simple to use way to learn about which plants are growing anywhere in NSW.
• PlantNet for botanical information
• iNaturalist for identification of wild plants (including weeds)
• NSW Threatened Species search
• Borrow these guide books from your local library: Field Guide to Native Plants of Sydney - Les Robinson; Native Plants of the Sydney Region - Alan Fairley, Philip Moore
• Australian Plants Society NSW
• Gardening with Angus
• Australian National Botanic Gardens
• Or email us at bushcare@krg.nsw.gov.au for identification of local wild plants.