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Looking for grass seed for sale near me? You’re in the right place. Finding premium quality grass seed close to home is essential for establishing a lush, healthy lawn or revitalising patchy areas on your property. Whether you’re after a classic kiwi backyard, a drought-tolerant turf, or something unique for ornamental gardening, our range of grass seeds caters to every need. As a New Zealand-based nursery, we know the local climate and soil conditions—so you can trust our recommendations and products to deliver reliable results.

An immaculate Fine Fescue lawn in a modern and formal garden.

Fine Fescue Lawn Seed

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Fine Fescue lawn seed is ideal for homeowners seeking a lush, fine-textured lawn that thrives in shaded areas and requires minimal maintenance. This blend of Chewings Fescue and Creeping Red Fescue forms a dense, soft mat of grass with needle-like leaves, offering an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable surface underfoot. Suited for various soil and environmental conditions across New Zealand, Fine Fescue is perfect for creating elegant, low-traffic lawns.

A stunning Amenity Ryegrass lawn.

Amenity Ryegrass Seed (Lawn Seed)

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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 typically used where a hard-wearing lawn that establishes quickly is required such as sports grounds or high foot traffic areas. The grass seed should be spread at 50 grams per square metre when a the soil has been worked to a good tilth. Use 75 grams per square metre if you are over-sowing existing grass. Rye Grass seed lawns can be grown in all regions of NZ and is a popular and hardy option compared to other lawn seed options.

Kikuyu lawn featuring a lush and dense tuf.

Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed)

A Kikuyu lawn is suited to warmer regions and coastal areas where hot and humid summers are less well suited to other turf species. The variety of...

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A Kikuyu grass lawn bordered by a garden.

Pure Kikuyu Seed

Kikuyu grass is suited to warmer regions and coastal areas where hot and humid summers are less well suited to other turf species. The variety of...

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Carex buchananii with lush brown foliage growing as a specimen plant in a rock garden.

Carex buchananii (Buchanans Sedge)

Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-bronze...

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Carex dipsacea plants as a mass planting in a garden.

Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

Carex dipsacea is a fine-leaved, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand. It features slender, green to bronze-tinted foliage and grows to...

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Acorus albo variegata foliage variegated green and yellow.

Acorus Albo Variegata (Variegated Sweet Flag)

Acorus Albo Variegata is grown for its attractive, variegated foliage. It features narrow and slender leaves that are cream with a dark green edge...

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Chionochloa rigida plant growing beside a path.

Chionochloa rigida (Snow Tussock)

Chionochloa rigida, commonly known as narrow-leaved snow tussock, is a hardy New Zealand native grass prized for its delicate, upright foliage and...

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An exquisite Tall Fescue lawn.

Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is an excellent lawn grass choice for New Zealand homeowners seeking a dark green, tough, and attractive lawn. It is widely used by ready...

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Carex flagellifera Green plant with lush and colourful foliage.

Carex flagellifera Green

Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...

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Typha orientalis (Raupo) plants with brown seed heads.

Typha orientalis (Raupō)

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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Chrysopogon zizanioides grass plants growing alongside a stream.

Chrysopogon zizanioides (Vetiver)

Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as Vetiver Grass or Khus Grass, grows as a clump with lush, dark green foliage and can reach 1.5 m tall and 1...

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Orange foliage on Carex testacea.

Carex testacea

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its fine, arching foliage that turns a brilliant...

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Apodasmia similis growing in a rock garden.

Apodasmia similis (Oi Oi)

Apodasmia similis, commonly known as Oioi or Jointed Wire Rush, is a hardy native grass-like plant found throughout New Zealand. It is ideal for...

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Carex solandri grass in a NZ native planting.

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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Anemanthele lessoniana grass with colourful, orange and green foliage growing in a pot.

Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)

Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...

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Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.

Lomandra 'Tanika'

Lomandra Tanika is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful...

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Poa cita grass plants on a plateau overlooing the sea.

Poa cita

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

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Festuca 'Banks Peninsula Blue' (Blue Fescue Grass)

Festuca 'Banks Peninsula Blue' is a striking ornamental grass valued for its fine, steel blue foliage that forms neat, compact clumps. This hardy...

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Carex flagellifera Red plants.

Carex flagellifera Red

Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.

Ophiopogon Silver Mist (Silver Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' is a dwarf silver Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and white. It typically...

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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

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Lomandra Shara displaying fabulous blue-green foliage and growing beside a gravel path.

Lomandra Shara

Lomandra Shara is an ornamental grass renowned for its delicate, dark green foliage and graceful arching form. Reaching approximately 60 cm in height...

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Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)

Cymbopogon citratus (aka Andropogon citratus), commonly known as Lemongrass Grass or Citronella Grass, grows as a clump and produces flavoursome and...

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Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.

Lomandra Frosty Tops

Lomandra Frosty Tops is a hardy, evergreen grass featuring elegant, blue-grey foliage and a soft, weeping form. Growing to around 50 cm tall and...

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Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

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Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oatgrass)

Helictotrichon sempervirens, commonly known as Blue Oatgrass, is a lovely and popular ornamental grass featuring distinct, blue foliage. It grows as...

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Isolepis cernua (Fiber-Optic Grass)

Isolepsis cernua (aka Scirpus cernua), commonly known as Fiber Optic Grass, grows as a tidy clump to about 25 cm tall and the same wide with green...

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Lomandra Nyalla grass with blue-green foliage in a border planting.

Lomandra Nyalla

Lomandra Nyalla is a hardy ornamental grass featuring delicate, lush green foliage and a graceful, arching form. Reaching approximately 80 cm in...

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Lomandra 'Arctic Frost' plant in a pot with variegated foliage.

Lomandra Arctic Frost

Lomandra Arctic Frost is a hardy ornamental grass featuring variegated blue and cream foliage held upright with a gentle arch. Growing to...

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A large Calamagrostis 'Overdam' grass with elegant, variegated foliage.

Calamagrostis 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and delicate texture to garden borders and...

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Sisyrinchium californicum plants with yellow flowers and fine, green foliage.

Sisyrinchium californicum

Sisyrinchium californicum, commonly known as the Golden Eyed Grass, is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and flowers. It bears...

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Choosing the Right Grass Seed for Your Lawn

Your choice of grass seed can make all the difference to your lawn’s resilience, appearance, and maintenance. For a fine-textured, elegant lawn that stands up to shade and regular foot traffic, consider our Fine Fescue Lawn Seed. If you’re after a durable, fast-establishing lawn, Amenity Ryegrass Seed (Lawn Seed) is an excellent option—ideal for parks, sports grounds, and busy family gardens.

Homeowners in coastal or warmer areas may prefer a drought-tolerant blend like Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed), which thrives in full sun and requires less frequent watering. Kikuyu can recover quickly from wear and is a favourite for creating low-maintenance, green spaces that stay vibrant even through dry summers.

More Than Just Lawns: Ornamental and Specialist Grasses

Not all grass seed for sale near me is for lawns alone. Ornamental grasses bring beauty, texture, and movement to any garden landscape. If you’re interested in exploring unique varieties, Restio quadratus (Restios For Sale) adds architectural flair and is highly suited to damp, coastal settings—perfect for eco-conscious gardeners seeking low-maintenance, native-inspired plantings.

For those concerned with slope stabilisation or sustainable landscaping, Chrysopogon zizanioides (Vetiver) is well-known for its strong root system. Vetiver grass seed is fantastic for erosion control, creating natural boundaries, and filtering run-off. Its adaptability to a wide range of soil types makes it a favourite in challenging sites.

Why Buy Grass Seed Locally?

Selecting a trusted supplier for grass seed for sale near me means faster delivery, expert advice tailored to New Zealand conditions, and access to region-specific blends that perform well year after year. Our grass seeds are fresh, tested for purity and germination, and come with the support of passionate gardeners who’ve helped create stunning local lawns for generations.

Your Next Steps to a Better Lawn

Explore our range and discover why so many Kiwi homeowners trust us when searching for grass seed for sale near me. From classic lawn varieties to specialist and ornamental grasses, you’re sure to find the perfect option for your landscape. If you have questions or need advice for your unique garden or project, our team is here to help you every step of the way. Start your journey to a greener, more inviting outdoor space today.


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