nz native plants list
New Zealand’s landscapes are a treasure trove of unique flora, from dense native forests to coastal dunes and alpine tussocks. If you’re searching for an nz native plants list to inspire your garden or landscaping project, you’ll discover a diverse range of species that thrive in our local conditions. Planting natives brings year-round beauty, supports local biodiversity, and requires less maintenance, making them perfect for both home gardeners and large-scale revegetation. Whether you’re after hardy groundcovers, beautiful shrubs, or plants suited to challenging sites, our nz native plants list highlights some of the best options for New Zealand gardens.
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
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Coprosma kirkii
Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy green leaves. This evergreen plant spreads across the ground, suppressing weeds and providing year round greenery. Naturally tough, it thrives in exposed and coastal conditions, making it ideal for low maintenance gardens, banks, and rockeries. Creeping Coprosma is both practical and attractive in NZ landscapes.
From $20.18
