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Carex secta plants growing as a border garden in a commercial car park.

Carex secta (Swamp Sedge)

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Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio, is a striking New Zealand native sedge admired for its large, tussock forming habit and golden green foliage. Naturally found along wetlands, streams, and swampy areas, it provides important habitat for wildlife while adding texture and movement to the landscape. Hardy and versatile, Pukio thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it ideal for both ecological restoration projects and ornamental NZ gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Ponds
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Juncus edgariae (Wiwi) plants growing in a wetland.

Juncus edgariae (Edgar's Rush)

Juncus edgariae, commonly known as Wiwi, is the most prevalent species of Rush in New Zealand and grows as a tight clump with bright green, stem-like leaves. It typically grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide, but will spread to colonise a larger area with time. Juncus edgariae is commonly used in riparian and wetland plantings, and is also included in modern gardens, where it is utilised in borders and mixed plantings.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Carex dipsacea plants as a mass planting in a garden.

Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

Carex dipsacea is a fine-leaved, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand. It features slender, green to bronze-tinted foliage and grows to...

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Baumea articulata (Jointed Twig Rush) with upright, green foliage, growing in water.

Baumea articulata

Baumea articulata, commonly known as the Jointed Twig Rush, is an attractive, NZ native grass grown for its aesthetics and ability to handle and...

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Festuca novae zelandiae grass growing in a natural environment.

Festuca novae-zelandiae (Native Fescue)

Festuca novae-zelandiae is a NZ Native Fescue grass with delicate, tawny-coloured leaves up to 60 cm long. The leaves are rough to the touch and have...

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Carex lessoniana green foliage.

Carex lessoniana (Rautahi)

Carex lessoniana is a robust New Zealand native sedge valued for its tall, upright foliage and adaptability to wetland and garden environments. Often...

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Lomandra Titan plant with fabulous green foliage.

Lomandra Titan

Lomandra Titan is a large ornamental grass with deep green, strap-like foliage that forms a tidy clump approximately 1.5 metres tall and wide. It...

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Typha orientalis (Raupo) plants with brown seed heads.

Typha orientalis (Raupō)

Typha orientalis, commonly known as Raupo, is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters...

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Apodasmia similis growing in a rock garden.

Apodasmia similis (Oi Oi)

Apodasmia similis, commonly known as Oioi or Jointed Wire Rush, is a hardy native grass-like plant found throughout New Zealand. It is ideal for...

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Poa cita grass plants on a plateau overlooing the sea.

Poa cita

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

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Red Tussock (chionochloa rubra) growing in their natural environment.

Chionochloa rubra

Chionochloa rubra, commonly known as Red Tussock, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its tall, arching foliage in shades of bronze...

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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...

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Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani plants growing in water.

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (Soft-Stem Bullrush)

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, commonly known as Softstem Bulrush, is a tall, upright aquatic plant valued for its slender blue-green stems and...

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Amenity Ryegrass (Lawn Seed)

Create a lush and resilient lawn with our premium Amenity Ryegrass grass seed, specifically selected for New Zealand conditions. Whether you’re...

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Juncus maritimus (Sea Rush) plants growing in saline water.

Juncus maritimus (Sea Rush)

Juncus maritimus, commonly known as Sea Rush, is a species of rush that prevails in coastal areas. It has long and rigid leaves that are lime-green...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.

Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, also known as Kirk's Coprosma, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover featuring dense, spreading growth and small, olive-green...

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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...

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Tall Fescue

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...

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Carex buchananii with lush brown foliage growing as a specimen plant in a rock garden.

Carex buchananii (Buchanans Sedge)

Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-bronze...

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Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.

Lomandra 'Tanika'

Lomandra Tanika is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful...

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Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed)

Why Kikuyu Grass Is A Top Choice For NZ Lawns

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Carex solandri grass in a NZ native planting.

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...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Ignite Herbicide

Ignite is a selective herbicide used to control foreign grasses in a Fine Fescue lawn. It is not to be used on Tall Fescue or any other lawn types...

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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...

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Six months controlled release fertiliser

Controlled release fertilisers are specifically designed to release nutrients over a designated time period under NZ conditions and are widely used...

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Large Carex comans red plants with elegant, bronze-red foliage.

Carex comans Red

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...

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9 months controlled release fertiliser

Controlled release fertilisers are specifically designed to release nutrients over a designated time period under NZ conditions and are widely used...

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.

Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white...

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Carex flagellifera Green plant with lush and colourful foliage.

Carex flagellifera Green

Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...

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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns. Susceptible weeds include: cape daisy, catsear, chickweed...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.

Ophiopogon Silver Mist (Silver Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' is a dwarf silver Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and white. It typically...

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Carex secta (Swamp Sedge)

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