Ruby Saltbush
Enchylaena tomentosa
A tough little local with jewel-like red and yellow berries
Small shrub
Grows to30–60 cm tall
Spreads1 m wide
PositionFull sun, Part shade
WaterLowVery drought hardy once settled
FrostFrost hardy
FlowersMost of the yearTiny flowers, then red or yellow berries
AttractsBirds, Lizards
Growing it in Whyalla
A true Whyalla local. It copes with salty soil, wind and drought, so it's ideal for coastal and hard-to-grow spots. Once settled it needs almost no water.
About this plant
A low, spreading shrub with soft, fleshy blue-green leaves. Its small berries turn ruby red or yellow and are loved by birds and lizards.
Good as a groundcover, a border, or a fire-wise plant near the house.
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