Planting Local Native Plants
Planting local native plants is a great way to save water and money. Native plants require less water, fertiliser and maintenance and attract local wildlife, insects and birds. Using mulch in your garden also helps to reduce water.
What is your soil type?
Throughout the City of Joondalup there are three different soil types; Cottesloe, Karrakatta and Quindalup. Native plants thrive in the right conditions. What soil type is your suburb?
| Soil Type | Suburb |
| Cottesloe | Beldon, Burns Beach, Connolly, Craigie, Currambine, Duncraig, Edgewater,
Heathridge, Hillarys, Iluka, Joondalup, Kallaroo, Kinross, Marmion, Mullaloo,
Ocean Reef, Padbury, Sorrento |
| Karrakatta | Craigie, Duncraig, Edgewater, Greenwood, Kingsley, Padbury, Warwick,
Woodvale |
| Quindalup | Beldon, Burns Beach, Connolly, Craigie, Heathridge, Hillarys, Iluka, Kallaroo,
Kinross, Mullaloo, Ocean Reef, Padbury |
If you have two types of soil within your suburb, check the maps located in the brochures available for download in the Related Information. The brochures also detail a full list of local, native plant species for your soil type.
Related Information
These documents are available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact the City on 9400 4000
