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Tall Fescue

5 from 2 customers

Tall Fescue is an excellent lawn grass choice for New Zealand homeowners seeking a dark green, tough, and attractive lawn. It is widely used by ready lawn producers thanks to its durability and tolerance to a range of soil types and growing conditions. One of the standout features of Tall Fescue is its resistance to black beetle damage, which makes it superior to Ryegrass and Fine Fescue in many regions. This grass thrives in New Zealand’s climate and delivers year-round colour and performance when properly maintained.

From $15.24

Amenity Ryegrass (Lawn Seed)

5 from 4 customers

Create a lush and resilient lawn with our premium Amenity Ryegrass grass seed, specifically selected for New Zealand conditions. Whether you’re starting a new lawn or repairing patchy areas, this top-performing seed offers rapid establishment, year-round greenery, and outstanding durability.

From $8.60

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Fine Fescue Lawn Seed

Fine Fescue lawn seed is ideal for homeowners seeking a lush, fine-textured lawn that thrives in shaded areas and requires minimal maintenance. This...

From$13.78
A Kikuyu grass lawn bordered by a garden.

Pure Kikuyu Seed

Achieve a lush, durable lawn with our Pure Kikuyu Grass Seed. Tailored for New Zealand's warmer and coastal regions, this seed offers rapid...

From$107.00
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Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed)

Why Kikuyu Grass Is A Top Choice For NZ Lawns

From$40.15
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Lawn Fertiliser

Achieve a vibrant, healthy lawn with our premium Lawn Fertiliser, specially formulated for New Zealand conditions. This fertiliser not only...

From$5.00
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Acorus gramineus Ogon (Acorus Ogon)

Acorus gramineus Ogon, commonly known as Japanese Sweetflag, Japanese Rush, or Sweetflag, is an attractive ornamental grass featuring fine and...

From$20.79
Carex secta plant in a garden.

Carex secta (Swamp Sedge)

Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark...

From$16.02
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Miscanthus Zebrinus

Miscanthus Zebrinus is an ornamental grass grown for its variegated foliage. It grows as a clump of narrow and gently arching, green leaves with...

From$23.77
Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.

Lomandra Lime Tuff (Mat Rush)

Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’ is one of the best low-maintenance grasses for New Zealand landscapes. Its vibrant lime-green foliage and compact form make it...

From$14.95
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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a fast growing, NZ native grass, often found in swampy areas. It features handsome, bright...

From$17.14
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Poa cita (Silver Tussock)

Poa cita, commonly known as Silver Tussock, is a clump forming NZ native grass with fine, green foliage that wafts gracefully in the breeze. It...

From$17.14
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Acorus gramineus variegatus (Acorus gramineus Variegata)

Acorus gramineus variegatus, commonly known as Variegated Sweet Flag, is an ornamental grass grown for its attractive and variegated foliage. It...

From$22.28
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Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...

From$15.65
Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.

Ophiopogon Silver Mist (Silver Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon Silver Mist is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and...

From$11.85
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Carex Everlime (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex Everlime is an ornamental grass native to Japan that features slender, arching leaves that are variegated dark green and lime. Short, brown...

From$32.71
Anemanthele lessoniana grass with colourful, orange and green foliage growing in a pot.

Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)

Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...

From$20.79
Miscanthus Sinensis Variegatus plant in a garden.

Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus

Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus is a stunning variety of the commonly known, Japanese Silver Grass. This ornamental grass produces narrow, gently...

From$23.77
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Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

Carex dipsacea is a NZ native grass that forms a dense mound of arching, lime green foliage. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide...

From$16.02
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Ophiopogon Kyoto (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon Kyoto is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, white...

From$11.85
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Imperata Red Baron (Japanese Blood Grass)

Imperata Red Baron, commonly known as Japanese Blood Grass or Red Baron, features leaves that are green at the base and become red further up the...

From$18.63
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Ophiopogon japonicus (Green Ophiopogon)

Ophiopogon japonicus, commonly known as Mondo Grass, is a striking ornamental grass. It grows as a clump and produces a dense tuft of grass-like...

From$12.67
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Isolepis cernua (Fiber-Optic Grass)

Isolepsis cernua (aka Scirpus cernua), commonly known as Fiber Optic Grass, grows as a tidy clump to about 25 cm tall and the same wide with green...

From$17.81
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Ophiopogon Black Dragon (Black Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Dragon is a variety of the commonly known, Mondo Grass, and is grown for its fine, near black foliage. The foliage is...

From$11.85
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Carex comans Red (Red Carex)

Carex comans Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like foliage which is a bronze-red colour. It grows as a clump and will...

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Acorus Mini Green

Acorus Mini Green is a dwarf, ornamental grass featuring lush, lime green foliage. The attractive foliage emerges from a central clump and gracefully...

From$22.28
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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

From$29.06
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Carex comans Green (New Zealand Hairy Sedge)

Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...

From$16.02
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Calamagrostis Overdam

Calamagrostis Overdam, commonly known as the Feather Reed Grass, is an impressive ornamental grass that grows as a clump and produces upright leaves...

From$25.26
Orange foliage on Carex testacea.

Carex testacea (Orange Sedge)

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge or Orange Carex, is a tussock-like grass that bears rich, orange-bronze leaves as it grows to 50 cm...

From$15.65
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Carex Feather Falls (Carex oshimensis Feather Falls)

Carex Feather Falls, commonly known as Feather Falls Sedge, is a popular ornamental grass that features cream and green variegated leaves. It...

From$19.30
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Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass featuring slender, deep-green foliage with a gentle arching habit. Forming neat clumps...

From$22.28
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