Orange Trumpet vine has just about finished flowering in the Noosa region. If you have been to the Village complex in Noosaville in the last month it is likely you would have noticed it growing along the Mary Street entrance. Read on to find out more about this exotic climber.
This month we look at Blue top Ageratum houstonianum. ‘Billy Goat Weed” I get asked about this weed more than any other.
Weed of the month June 2021 Black-eyed Susan Thunbergia alata
Black-eyed Susan is a perennial ( long-living ) vine. With attractive foliage and flowers it’s easy to see why it has been popular as a garden plant.
Weed of the Month for May is Indian Hawthorn Raphiolepis indica.
Indian hawthorn is an attractive shrub that is seen in gardens and finding its way into the bush.
On a recent trip to Kenilworth (mid April) I admired the seeding Golden rain tress. They are planted in the show grounds and along the streets. With the ends of the branches covered what looks like pink flowers, they are beautiful and easy to spot at this time of year.
The weed of the month is a very pretty ground cover called Coral creeper (Barleria repens). With attractive pinkish red flowers that bloom year round, it’s easy to see why it has been used in coastal gardens. The problem with Coral creeper is that it is so well suited to the local conditions, it out competes most other plants, natives and exotics. Due to its ability to blanket big areas and suppress growth of other plants, Coral creeper sits in the Red zone – Remove from Gardens.