Nz Native Plants For Wet Areas
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 colonise extremely wet soils. It forms a dense sward as it grows to 1.5 m tall, which provides an excellent habitat for frogs and water birds. New leaves emerge light green, then age to dark green, and are complemented by brown flower heads throughout the summer. Baumea articulata will happily grow in fresh, standing water (e.g., dams, swamps, creeks, and drainage areas) up to 1 m deep. This is a favoured plant among landscape designers constructing wetland areas.
From $15.42
Carex maorica (NZ Sedge)
Carex maorica is a graceful, native New Zealand sedge with fine, arching green foliage and a dense, clumping habit. It naturally thrives in wetlands, along stream banks, and in damp forest margins. Ideal for native gardens and ecological restoration, it prefers full sun to partial shade and consistently moist soils. Carex maorica adds soft texture to plantings and provides valuable habitat for wildlife, especially in riparian or lowland wetland environments.
From $6.39
