According to the Plant Import Operations Branch, Plant Division, Australian Department of Agriculture, you, the customer, are responsible for making sure that everything that you order is allowed entry into your country. To help you in this process, we have created the charts below to be used as a guideline. Plant species shaded in green are allowed to be ordered (be sure to check any notes to help you make your decision). If you order any species shaded in red, they will be confiscated by your government. Green for go . . . red for no!
Again, these lists are provided as a guideline and are accurate as of June 1, 2017. However, prior to finalizing your order, it is recommended that you double-check current rulings at http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/bicon. If you find an edit that needs to be made to the charts below, please do let us know. Additionally, prior to placing an international order, please review our international ordering policy. For more general information about mail order and internet purchases from the Australian Department of Agriculture, click here.
Click here for a few comments and an explanation about the cost of shipping to Australia from the United States.
Common Name | Botanical Name | No Permit Required | Permit Required | Prohibited | Notes |
Amaranth | Amaranthus creuntus | X | Not listed in BICON - requires an assessment by the Department. Therefore prohibited entry. | ||
Artichoke | Cynara scolymus | X | |||
Arugula | Eruca sativa | X | |||
Asparagus | Asparagus officinalis | X | |||
Basil | Ocimum sp. | X* | *Only species listed in BICON database are permitted. You need to be specific with the species. | ||
Bean, Garden | Phaseolus vulgarus | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Bean, Lima | Phaseolus lunatus | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Bean, Runner | Phaseolus coccineus | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Bean, Broad or Fava | Vicia faba | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Beets | Beta vulgaris | X | |||
Broccoli | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis | X | |||
Brussels Sprouts | Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera | X | |||
Cabbage | Brassica oleracea var. capitata | X | |||
Cardoon | Cynara cardunculus | X | |||
Carrots | Daucus carota | X | |||
Cauliflower | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis | X | |||
Celery & Celeriac | Apium graveolens | X | |||
Chia | Salvia hispanica | X | |||
Collards | Brassica oleracea var. acephala | X | |||
Corn (Maize) | Zea mays | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Cucumbers | Cucumis sativus | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Eggplant | Solanum melongena var esculentum | X | |||
Endive & Escarole | Cichorium endiva | X | |||
Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare | X | |||
Garden Huckleberry | Solanum melanocerasum | X | Not listed in BICON - requires an assessment by the Department. Therefore prohibited entry. | ||
Gourds | Lagenaria siceraria | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Ground Cherry | Physalis pruinosa | X* | * Requires treatment in DAFF quarantine facility. | ||
Kale | Brassica oleracea var. acephala | X | |||
Kohl Rabi | Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes | X | |||
Leeks | Allium ampeloprasum | X | |||
Lettuce | Lactuca sativa | X | |||
Luffa Gourd | Luffa aegyptiaca | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Muskmelons & Cantaloupe | Cucumis melo | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Mustard | Brassica Juncea | X | |||
Okra | Abelmoschus esculentus | X | |||
Onions | Allium cepa | X | |||
Parsley | Petroselinum crispum | X | |||
Parsnips | Pastinaca sativa | X | |||
Peas, Garden or English | Pisum sativum | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Peas, Southern (Cowpeas) | Vigna unguiculata | X | Requires paperwork we cannot supply, an import permit, and growth in PEQ. | ||
Peppers | Capsicum annum | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Quinoa | Chenopodium quinoa | X | |||
Radishes | Raphanus sativus | X | |||
Rapini / Broccoli Raab | Brassica rapa var. ruvo | X | |||
Rhubarb | Rheum rhabarbarum | X | |||
Rutabaga / Swedes | Brassica napus, napobrassica group | X | |||
Salsify | Tragopogon porrifolius | X | |||
Sorghum / Broom Corn | Sorghum bicolor | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Soybean | Glycine max | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Spinach | Spinacia oleracea | X | |||
Spinach, New Zealand | Tetragonia tetragonoides | X | |||
Squash & Pumpkins | Cucurbita pepo | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Squash & Pumpkins | Cucurbita maxima | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Squash | Cucurbita moschata | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Squash | Cucurbita mixta | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Sunflower | Helianthus annuus | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Swiss Chard | Beta vulgaris | X | |||
Tomatillo | Physalis ixocarpa | X* | *Requires mandatory treatment (dipping) on arrival in Australia. | ||
Tomato | Solanum lycopersicum | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Tomato, Currant | Solanum pimpinellifolium | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Turnips | Brassica rapa | X | |||
Watermelon | Citrullus lanatus | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. |
Common Name | Botanical Name | No Permit Required | Permit Required | Prohibited | Notes |
Africa Marigold | Tagetes erecta | X | |||
Amaranth | Amaranthus creuntus | X | Not listed in BICON - requires an assessment by the Department. Therefore prohibited entry. | ||
Baby Blue Eyes | Nemophila menziesii | X | |||
Baby's Breath | Gypsophila elegans | X | |||
Bird's Foot Trefoil | Lotus corniculatus | X | |||
Bishop's Flower | Ammi majus | X | |||
Blanketflower | Gaillardia aristata | X | |||
Bloodflower | Asclepias curassavica | X* | * Requires treatment in DAFF quarantine facility. | ||
Calendula (Pot Marigold) | Calendula officinalis | X | |||
Candytuft | Iberis umbellata | X | |||
Chia | Salvia hispanica | X | |||
Chinese Forget-Me-Nots | Cynoglossum amabile | X | |||
Clover, Crimson | Trifolium incarnatum | X | |||
Columbine, Blue | Aquilegia caerulea | X | |||
Columbine, Dwarf | Aquilegia vulgaris | X | |||
Coreopsis, Plains | Coreopsis tinctoria | X | |||
Cornflower / Bachelor Buttons | Centaurea cyanus | X | |||
Cosmos | Cosmos bipinnatus | X | |||
Daisy, Garland | Chrysanthemum coronarium | X | |||
Daisy, Gloriosa | Rudbeckia hirta | X | |||
Daisy, Ox-eye | Chrysanthemum leucanthemum | X | This species has not been assessed by Australia – Not permitted | ||
Daisy, Painted | Chrysanthemum carinatum | X | |||
Daisy, Shasta | Chrysanthemum maximum | X | |||
Dame's Rocket | Hesperis matronalis | X | |||
Dwarf Alyssum, Carpet of Snow | Lobularia maritima | X | |||
Echinacea / Coneflower | Echinacea purpurea | X | |||
Flax, Blue | Linum perenne lewisii | X | |||
Flax, Scarlet | Linum grandiflorum rubrum | X | |||
Forget-Me-Nots | Myosotis sylvatica | X | |||
Four O'Clocks (Marvel of Peru) | Mirabilis jalapa | X | |||
Foxglove | Digitalis purpurea | X | |||
Gayfeather | Liatris spicata | X | |||
Godetia, Dwarf | Clarkia amoena | X | |||
Love-in-a-Mist | Nigella damascena | X | |||
Johnny Jump-Up | Viola cornuta | X | |||
Morning Glory, Crimson Rambler | Ipomoea tricolor | X | Assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia and are prohibited entry by legislation. | ||
Morning Glory, Grandpa Ott's | Ipomoea purpurea | X | |||
Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue | Ipomoea tricolor | X | Assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia and are prohibited entry by legislation. | ||
Morning Glory, Scarlet O'Hara | Ipomoea nil | X | |||
Nasturtium | Tropaeolum majus | X | |||
Partridge Pea | Chamaecrista fasciculata | X | This species has not been assessed by Australia – Not permitted. | ||
Pheasant’s Eye | Adonis aestivalis | X | |||
Poppy, California | Eschscholzia californica | X | |||
Poppy, Red Corn | Papaver rhoeas | X | |||
Primrose, Common Evening | Oenothera biennis | X | |||
Rocket Larkspur | Delphinium consolida | X | |||
Rocky Mountain Bee Plant | Cleome serrulata | X | This species has not been assessed by Australia – Not permitted. | ||
Rose Balsam | Impatiens balsamina | X | |||
Ryegrass, Annual | Lolium multiflorum | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Siberian Wallflower | Cheiranthus allionii | X | |||
Sunflower | Helianthus annuus | X | Requires paperwork we cannot supply. Seed must be grown in post entry quarantine facility in Australia. | ||
Sunflower, Mexican | Tithonia rotundifolia | X | |||
Sweet William Catchfly | Silene armeria | X | |||
Sweet William Pinks | Dianthus barbatus | X | |||
Sweetpea, Annual | Lathyrus odoratus | X | |||
Texas Bluebonnet | Lupinus texensis | X | Requires paperwork we cannot supply. Seed must be grown in post entry quarantine facility in Australia. | ||
Tobacco | Nicotiana sylvestris | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Tobacco | Nicotiana tobacum | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Tobacco | Nicotiana rustica | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Vetch, Hairy | Vicia villosa | X | Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply. | ||
Zinnia | Zinnia elegans | X |
A Note About Shipping Costs to Australia - The United States Postal Service has drastically increased international shipping rates in recent years. I wish that mailing seeds was a simple matter of putting a stamp on an envelope . . . but that is definitely not an option. Firstly, seed packets are too fat to pass the envelope thickness limit. More importantly, shipping seeds in plain envelopes resulted in too much damage due to the abuses incurred during the postal process. Therefore, we only ship in padded envelopes which protects fragile seeds but does bump up the cost of shipping.
Shipping for tiny orders is definitely always going to have a heavy shipping to order sub-total ratio. The good news is that we can often fit up a lot of packets into the USPS Flat Rate Priority mailers which are very cost effective. For this reason, it is a good idea to plan and place a complete garden order instead of just ordering a few packets at a time or even consider consolidating orders with your gardening friends and family. We look forward to being of service to you!