Organised by the Australian Plants Society Grampians Group, the two day event attracted more than 930 people to the Pomonal Hall.

One of the show's organisers, Neil Macumber, said visitors enjoyed the explanation of plants' botanical names.

A computer slide show pictured examples of flowers and explained where their botanical names came from and what they meant.

Mr Macumber said botanical names were used to accurately identify a plant which may have different names depending on its location.

Examples of name explanations given at the show include Grevillea, which was named after CF Greville, an algae expert and botanist who lived from 1749 to 1809.

``I think people appreciated having that explanation available,'' Mr Macumber said.

More than 350 specimens of native flowers from across the country featured at the show, with many grown in group members' yards.

Two of the Australian Plants Society Grampians Group members completed book signings

The show attracted a wide spread of people, with young children enjoying the colourful displays while adults and the elderly alike enjoyed the show and stalls.

The plant, art and book sales were well received by visitors, who also took the opportunity to enjoy a variety refreshments, including Indian food, cakes and coffee.

Mr Macumber said co-promoting the event in conjunction with the Grampians Wildflower Show, held over the same weekend at Halls Gap, worked well.

Members are already looking foward to making next year's show even bigger and better following on from this year's success.