Limited planting for verge gardens is permitted without a permit.

“The landscaping must be adjacent to the property boundary and no wider than 500mm.”

Anything more, or gardens adjacent to commercial premises requires a permit.

https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_ipswich/beautiful-ipswich/nature-strip-landscaping

Website includes a list of recommended plants which includes many surprising non-native plants.