Wildflowers

Morawa is known as the Heart of the Wildflowers for a very good reason. Morawa is one of the most prolific areas for native flowering plants. Roam throughout our Shire, during late winter and early October, stopping at any of our numerous reserves and you could come across many species of wildflowers unique to this district.

Carpets of everlastings are a feature and attraction however the area is known world wide for the unique and distinctive Wreath Flower (Leschenaultia macrantha).

Among the multitude of species that grow in the Shire of Morawa are bright orange wild pomegranate, bright pink native foxgloves, many species of orchids, grevillea, acacia, purple darwinia and dampiera, thriptomene, smokebush, woody pear, cassias, eremophila, blue cornflower and yellow bells.

For up to date details on where to see the best blooms please contact the Morawa Visitor Information Centre on 0408 610 514 or Canna Landmark on (08) 9972 2022.

For a comprehensive and colourful guide to viewing wildflowers in Western Australia’s Mid West region, click on the following link www.wildflowercountry.com.au.

During the Wildflower Season the Morawa Visitor Centre sometimes runs a tour. Please contact the Visitor Centre on 08 9971 1421 to find out more visit in person to see one of our knowledgeable Visitor Centre Volunteers.

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Spider Orchid ( Caladenia Exilis Subsp. Vanleeuwenii), Wreath Flowers (Lechenaultia Macrantha), Snail Orchids (Pterostylis Pyramidalis)