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Seeding Lawn In October

Typha orientalis (Raupo) plants with brown seed heads.

Typha orientalis (Raupō)

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Typha orientalis, commonly known as Raupo, is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters such as sheltered lakes and swamps and will grow in water up to one metre deep. Plants will typically grow to 2.5 m tall and 1 m wide, but will quickly colonise larger areas as the roots spread. Typha orientalis is commonly used in wetland and riparian plantings but is also now being included in modern gardens where it is used in borders and mixed plantings.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
A garden with Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris) plants with masses of white flowers above dark green foliage.

Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris)

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Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris) is an elegant evergreen perennial admired for its slender foliage and delicate white to soft cream flowers. This hardy plant performs reliably in New Zealand gardens and adds texture, movement, and subtle colour to borders and naturalistic plantings. It thrives in a variety of conditions and produces attractive orange seed pods after flowering. Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris) is ideal for gardeners seeking a low maintenance, graceful plant with year round appeal.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Typha orientalis (Raupō)

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