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Landscaping With Native Grasses

Carex flagellifera Green (Green Carex)

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 50 cm tall and the same wide. Carex flagellifera Green is often planted around the base of larger trees, included in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or included in coastal gardens. It also looks great in planters, particularly when the foliage can cascade to the ground.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

Carex trifida (Mutton Bird Sedge)

Carex trifida, commonly known as the Mutton Bird Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native, ornamental grass. It features arching, green-gold foliage which develops bronze tones in cooler weather and with age. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and 1 m wide. Carex trifida is commonly used in coastal or rock gardens, included in borders or mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a container. This is an easy to grow, versatile, and very rewarding plant.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Carex secta plant in a garden.

Carex secta (Swamp Sedge)

Carex secta, also known as ‘Niggerhead,’ is a native New Zealand ornamental grass growing up to 2 metres tall. Known for its bold, upright clumps of...

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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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Typha orientalis

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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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...

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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...

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Baumea articulata (Jointed Twig Rush)

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

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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...

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Carex dissita (Purei)

Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to...

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Carex comans Bronze (Bronze Carex)

Carex comans Bronze features slender, hair-like, bronze-brown foliage. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Carex comans Bronze is...

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Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

Carex dipsacea is a compact clump-forming native New Zealand ornamental grass growing up to 50 cm tall. Known for its fine, dense foliage and tidy...

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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...

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Calamagrostis Overdam

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and fine texture to garden borders...

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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...

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Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, commonly known as the Soft-Stem Bull Rush, is a NZ native Rush that grows to about 70 cm tall and 60 cm wide with...

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Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus

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

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Lomandra Tanika (Mat Rush)

Lomandra Tanika is a hardy, evergreen grass with fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful, arching habit. It grows to around 70 cm tall and 65 cm...

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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...

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Ophiopogon planiscapus (Green Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon planiscapus is an ornamental grass grown for its fine, dark green foliage and short stature. The foliage is complemented with flower...

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Carex testacea (Orange Sedge)

Carex testacea is a compact clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 45 cm tall. Known for its vibrant copper-coloured foliage and fine texture...

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Lomandra Echidna

Lomandra Echidna is a resilient, evergreen ornamental grass featuring fine, mid-green foliage with a gentle arching habit. Forming neat clumps...

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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...

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Lomandra Shara

Lomandra Shara is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass renowned for its fine, dark green foliage and graceful arching form. Reaching approximately...

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Lomandra Arctic Frost

Lomandra Arctic Frost is a resilient, evergreen ornamental grass featuring variegated blue and cream foliage held upright with a gentle arch. Growing...

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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...

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Carex flagellifera Green (Green Carex)

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