When it comes to nature, there are always those odd outliers that make you wonder if they’re even from earth. Like the platypus for example. Or Steve Buscemi.

Flora is no exception, and considering this is Australia, there are some fantastically weird plants you can add to your garden. And don’t just stop at one – fill your entire backyard with unique flowers and interesting plants so that every time you step out your backdoor, you’ll feel like you’re stepping onto some bizarre Martian landscape (minus the whole difficulty breathing and not freezing thing).

Check out our infographic for a few rare flowers you can add to your otherworldly plot of land.

So is it the bat-like tacca chantrieri flower that will soon grace your gardens? Or the beautiful and cartoonish heliconia rostrata that will make your backyard come alive? Or perhaps you’re ready to bring them all in and just see what happens.

Keep in mind that growing any plant that looks this exotic is unlikely to thrive as easily as sunflowers. You might need to chat to your local garden store or call in the experts to make sure you’re planting in the right places with the right amount of TLC (AKA fertiliser) to ensure they don’t suffer the same fate as that Venus flytrap you once had as a kid.

So, are you ready to introduce some unusual plants to your backyard? Get the advice, skills, and experience of a professional who knows how to deal with these strange types by employing the services of a real-life gardener. See which gardeners are available near you, then request a quote to get started on your own menagerie of plants.