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Sedum Ground Cover

Carex geminata plant with cascading green foliage.

Carex geminata (Rautahi)

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Carex geminata, commonly known as Rautahi, is a fine-leaved New Zealand native sedge that forms dense, tufted clumps up to 50 cm tall. Its slender green foliage holds firm throughout the year, adding graceful texture to any landscape. Thriving in moist, well‑drained soils and full sun to partial shade, it suits riparian zones, wetlands, and garden edges. It’s low‑maintenance, tolerates light flooding, and is perfect for naturalistic or native garden plantings.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.

Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

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Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and spreading up to 30 cm wide. It features plump, jelly bean-shaped leaves that are green with red tips, intensifying with sun exposure. Yellow star-shaped flowers appear in spring. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for pots, rockeries, and dry areas in New Zealand gardens.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Rock
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