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Carex secta

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Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark green and held densely. Older plants may develop a short, thick trunk as it typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Carex secta is a popular plant that is perfect for revegetating or enhancing wetland areas, planting around pond or stream areas, including in a mixed planting or border, or mass planting either as a groundcover or on a bank.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Ponds
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

Chionochloa flavicans

5 from 4 customers

Chionochloa flavicans, commonly known as Miniature Toetoe, is a popular NZ native grass. It has flowing, green foliage, and white flower plumes in summer. It grows to 90 cm tall and wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Chionochloa flavicans is planted alongside ponds and streams, mass planted groundcover or on a bank, included in borders, used in rock gardens, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Anemanthele lessoniana grass with colourful foliage growing in a pot.

Anemanthele lessoniana

Anemanthele lessoniana, commonly known as Gossamer Grass, is a NZ native grown for its colourful foliage. Slender blades emerge green then develop...

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Baumea articulata

Baumea articulata, commonly known as the Jointed Twig Rush, this is an attractive, NZ native grass grown for its aesthetics and ability to handle and...

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Sophora fulvida

Sophora fulvida is a smaller variety of the NZ native Kowhai and is grown for both its foliage and flowers. This compact selection produces bright...

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Carex testacea

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge or Orange Carex, is a tussock-like grass that bears rich, orange-bronze leaves as it grows to 50 cm...

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Carex dipsacea

Carex dipsacea is a NZ native grass that forms a dense mound of arching, lime green foliage. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide...

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Carex comans Red

Carex comans Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like foliage which is a bronze-red colour. It grows as a clump and will...

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Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...

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Ophiopogon Silver Mist

Ophiopogon Silver Mist is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and...

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Poa cita

Poa cita, commonly known as Silver Tussock, is a clump forming NZ native grass with fine, green foliage that wafts gracefully in the breeze. It...

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Carex comans Green

Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...

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Selliera radicans

Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and...

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Pseudowintera colorata

Pseudowintera colorata, commonly known as Horopito, is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth has dominant red tones and ages...

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Sophora prostrata

Sophora prostrata, commonly known as Dwarf Kowhai, this NZ native is a bushy shrub with eye-catching form. The intertwined, almost tangled branches...

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Carex Frosted Curls

Carex Frosted Curls is an ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like, iridescent foliage that shimmers in light breezes. It typically grows to...

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Ophiopogon Kyoto

Ophiopogon Kyoto is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, white...

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Chionochloa rubra

Chionochloa rubra, commonly known as Red Tussock, is a tussock grass that produces red leaves with a graceful arch. It grows to 1 m tall and wide in...

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Typha orientalis

Typha orientalis, commonly known as Raupo, is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters...

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Carex virgata

Carex virgata, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a fast growing, NZ native grass, often found in swampy areas. It features handsome, bright...

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Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue lawns feature dark green leaves with a somewhat coarse texture. This variety of grass seed is typically used where a quick growing and...

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Lomandra Frosty Tops

Lomandra Frosty Tops, commonly known as Frosty Top Lomandra or Blue Lomandra, is a tough and reliable ornamental grass that features graceful...

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Festuca coxii

Festuca coxii, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy NZ native, ornamental grass that features fine, blue foliage. The leaves are complemented...

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Grass Seed

Rye Grass Seed lawns are quick to establish and features dark green leaves year-round. Our Amenity Rye Grass is a popular turf variety that is...

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Apodasmia similis

Apodasmia similis, commonly known as Jointed Wire Rush or OiOi, is a reed like grass that features fine, grey-green leaves which have distinctive...

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Carex Everlime

Carex Everlime is an ornamental grass native to Japan that features slender, arching leaves that are variegated dark green and lime. Short, brown...

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Olearia lineata

Olearia lineata, commonly known as Tree Daisy, is a small and bushy, NZ native tree. It bears masses of fine, criss-crossing branches that host very...

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Ophiopogon japonicus

Ophiopogon japonicus, commonly known as Mondo Grass, is a striking ornamental grass. It grows as a clump and produces a dense tuft of grass-like...

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Ophiopogon planiscapus

Ophiopogon planiscapus is an ornamental grass grown for its fine, dark green foliage and short stature. The foliage is complemented with flower...

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Dactylis glomerata

Dactylis glomerata, commonly known as Cat Grass or Catnip Grass, is a popular grass that is loved by cats. It features flowing, green foliage held as...

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Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter

Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter, commonly known as the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage...

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Miscanthus Zebrinus

Miscanthus Zebrinus is an ornamental grass grown for its variegated foliage. It grows as a clump of narrow and gently arching, green leaves with...

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