3 edible native plants perfect for your garden!
Australia is a country blessed with a wide range of native greenery, a lot of which is not only edible, but also delicious. Here are 3 that the team at Wagga Nursery would fit right into any garden with ease.
River Mint (Mentha australis)
Found across south eastern Australia in moist forests and around waterways
- Drought tolerant once established
- Can be grown in sun or shade, but needs regular watering to be at its best
- Fresh leaves are delicious in tea, salads and fruit salads
Appleberry (Billardiera scandens)
Occurs in forests in the coastal and tableland areas of all states and territories in Australia
- Hardy plant, drought tolerant once established
- Grows in full sun to part shade
- The fruit appear through Summer and ripen from purple to yellow
- The fruit is said to taste like spiced apple
Ruby saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa)
Common native plant, occurring through most of southern and central Australia
- Hardy and drought tolerant once established
- The fruit is succulent and change from green to yellow prior to ripening
- Berries can be red or orange when ripe
- Use the salty-sweet fruit in salads or fruit salads or as a garden snack
