nz native house plants
Looking for information and inspiration on NZ native house plants? You’re in the right place. Growing NZ natives indoors is a rewarding way to bring the beauty of Aotearoa’s unique flora into your own home. With their natural resilience and distinctive appearance, NZ native house plants suit both modern and classic interiors. Many of these species thrive in indoor conditions, needing less fuss than traditional houseplants while offering fantastic foliage, texture, and life.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)
Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, creating a striking display. This clump forming plant is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and native plantings. With its resilience and low maintenance needs, Libertia grandiflora is a versatile and attractive choice for NZ gardens.
From $15.86
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
From $22.88
