Shade Loving Ground Cover Plants Nz
Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily / New Zealand Rock Lily) – Elegant Groundcover for Shaded and Coastal Gardens
Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as Rengarenga Lily or New Zealand Rock Lily, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It features lush, arching, dark green foliage and produces masses of starry white flowers on wispy stems during spring and summer. Growing up to 75 cm in height and spread, this plant is ideal for mass planting as a groundcover, in borders, or around outdoor living areas. It thrives in partial shade but can also tolerate full sun, making it versatile for various garden styles, including coastal, cottage, and native gardens. Its low maintenance and drought tolerance once established make it a popular choice among landscape designers in New Zealand.
Coprosma Black Cloud – Striking Groundcover for NZ Gardens
Coprosma Black Cloud is a compact, evergreen New Zealand native shrub renowned for its dense, dark brown to black foliage. Growing up to 70 cm tall and spreading to 1.5 meters wide, it forms a tidy, rounded habit. This hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and frost. Ideal for groundcover, borders, and mass planting, Coprosma Black Cloud adds year-round interest to gardens with its unique coloration and low-maintenance nature.
