Tetratheca thymifolia, or Black Eyed Susan, is a dainty little native shrub smothered in purple bell flowers in late winter-spring. It looks right at home tumbling over a rockery with its tiny, thyme-like evergreen foliage or in a mixed flowering bed. Give it a light trim and a feed after flowering. It makes an outstanding pot plant as well. This lovely native comes in white and pink flowers as well.

Soil: Plant in free-draining slightly acid soil with plenty of organic matter for best results.
Conditions: Full sun to dappled shade. Heat and coastal hardy. Tolerates a light overnight frost
Size: Height 0.5-1m x width 0.5-0.8m