Native Plants For Bank Stabilization
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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Acaena novae-zelandiae (Piripiri)
Acaena novae-zelandiae is a hardy NZ native groundcover commonly known as Bidgee Widgee. It is admired for its fine green foliage and small burr like seed heads that follow clusters of inconspicuous flowers. This vigorous, evergreen groundcover forms dense mats that suppress weeds and stabilise soil. Tough and adaptable, Acaena novae-zelandiae thrives in exposed and coastal conditions, making it an excellent choice for erosion control and low maintenance gardens.
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