- Scrambling perennial to 15cm
- Edible leaves and berries
- Forms a dense groundcover
Description
'Saltbush- Nodding' seeds
Einadia nutans
Synonyms: Chenopodium nutans
- Scrambling perennial to 15cm
- Edible leaves and berries
- Forms a dense groundcover
A scrambling perennial to 15cm spreading to 1m. Small, arrowhead shaped, semi-succulent grey-green leaves are arranged along the stems. Smalll yellow flowers bloom from summer to autumn followed by berry-like fruit that turns bright red and soft when ripe. The berries are edible and sweet and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are also edible and can be eaten cooked; they have a salty and slightly bitter flavour. Mass plant as a dense groundcover in a native or dry garden or to scramble over tree stumps or fences. An insect and caterpillar food source.
Native to all states of Australia, growing in a range of soil and vegetation types. Also known as 'Climbing Saltbush' and 'Native Seaberry'.
Seeds per gram: 750
Product code: I1-03
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 1mm |
Season | Autumn and Winter |
Germination | 7-28 days @ 16-24°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 100cm |
Plant Height | 15cm |
Position | Full or part sun, moist well drained soil |
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 2-4 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates or delivery timeframes, all delivery times are estimates only.
Order contains: | Delivery options: | Delivery cost per order | |
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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