Polygala – this small herbaceous plant has until recently been insignificant in gardens and bushland. However, the current weather conditions have suited it and now it can be found growing in bigger numbers. It is now growing well in healthy bushland where it previously wasn’t seen.
When bringing home plants from the nursery, it’s very likely there are Flick weed seeds in the soil.
Canna lilies are showy and bright and love to grow in wet areas. They are looking very healthy at the moment due to the wet weather.
Lantana is a common weed in the Noosa Shire, particularly in the hinterland. There is also a close relative called creeping lantana that is more common in gardens.
Duranta is very common plant in gardens on the Sunshine Coast. I wonder if it would still be so popular if more people knew how toxic it is.
Singapore daisy is the most widespread weed in the Noosa shire.