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Nz Grasses Native

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 solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and graceful arch as it expands. Dark brown seed heads in summer provide an interesting element to this plant as it grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide. Carex solandri is commonly added to woodland plantings, planted in shaded areas of the garden, grown around pond or stream areas, included in a mixed planting or borders, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
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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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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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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 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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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...

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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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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 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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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 virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata is a clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 1 metre tall. Known for its fine, arching green foliage, it adds graceful movement...

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Selliera radicans

Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and...

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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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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 buchananii (Buchanans Sedge)

Carex buchananii is a clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 60 cm tall. Known for its striking copper-coloured foliage and fine texture, it...

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Chionochloa rubra (Red Tussock Grass)

Chionochloa rubra, commonly known as Red Tussock, is a tussock grass that produces red leaves with a graceful arch. It grows to 1 m tall and wide in...

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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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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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Orange foliage on Carex testacea.

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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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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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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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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Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.

Lomandra Lime Tuff

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...

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Pseudowintera colorata (Horopito)

Pseudowintera colorata, commonly known as Horopito, is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth has dominant red tones and ages...

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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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Sophora fulvida

Sophora fulvida is a smaller variety of the NZ native Kowhai and is grown for both its foliage and flowers. This compact selection produces bright...

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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 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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Ophiopogon japonicus Nana (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon japonicus Nana is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and is grown for its fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes are...

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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...

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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 flagellifera Green (Green Carex)

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