Australian Plants Society NSW

Who we are

We are a network of members with a passion for learning about, growing and conserving Australian native plants and their habitats.

What we do

With 19 local groups around NSW, we provide practical, on-the-ground advice to help grow, propagate, conserve and design with our unique and beautiful flora.
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Membership

Our members have many interests – as gardeners, conservationists, designers, academics, photographers and artists – all with a passion for Australian plants.

Glorious Rain

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26 Feb 2018 4:34 PM
An Eight-legged Visitor

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22 Feb 2018 10:09 AM
Two Wattles for (nearly) all Seasons

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11 Feb 2018 3:06 PM

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Upcoming events

APS NSW Gathering and Extraordinary General Meeting. Creating habitat in your backyard with Geoff Doret

3 Mar 2018 12:45 PM

Loftus Community Hall, Sutherland
APS NSW Board Meeting

20 Mar 2018 5:00 PM

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APS NSW Board Meeting

17 Apr 2018 5:00 PM

Teleconference

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Featured plant

A great plant for water features.

Lythrum salicaria known commonly as Purple Loosestrife, is an interesting species native not only to Australia but widespread in Europe, Asia and North America. In Australia the species occurs in all eastern states including Tasmania.

This perennial herb reaches a height of 1.5 metres and usually has a number of erect stems. (read more). See picture below.

What's in bloom

Photos taken by Kevin Stokes of the Newcastle Group in a Hunter Valley garden. More info can be found about these plants in our Plant Database.

Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes'

Elaeocarpus reticulatus, Blueberry Ash

Xerochrysum bracteatum, Paper Daisy