Best Plants for Retaining Walls: Ground Covers and Climbers

Soften your wall with drought-tolerant plants suited to Perth’s climate. Trailing rosemary, pig face, and myoporum are excellent choices for wall tops.

For Wall Tops

  • Trailing rosemary — fragrant, drought-tolerant
  • Pig face (Carpobrotus) — native, brilliant flowers
  • Star jasmine — evergreen, fragrant

For Wall Bases

  • Lomandra — tough native, erosion control
  • Dianella — strappy native, blue berries

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