Rhagodia parabolica

Common Name:
Fragrant Saltbush

Description:
Rhagodia parabolica is a hardy Australian native shrub valued for its dense silver-grey foliage, natural drought tolerance and versatility in coastal and inland landscapes. Its soft, rounded leaves create a striking contrast against greener foliage plants and provide year-round interest in native gardens, low-maintenance borders and screening applications. Small, inconspicuous flowers appear through spring and summer, followed by decorative red berries that attract birdlife. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, this adaptable shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, including sandy and coastal conditions. It responds well to pruning, making it useful for informal hedging, erosion control and habitat planting. Once established, it is highly tolerant of dry conditions, wind and light frost.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.5–3 m
Width: 1.5–3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Cream
White

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Disease Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Perennial
Salt Tolerant
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Coastal Planting

Toxicity:
No widely recognised toxicity concerns for humans or pets.

Companion Plants:
Westringia
Correa
Myoporum
Leucophyta brownii
Eremophila
Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa)