nz native plants for dry areas
Looking for NZ native plants for dry areas? You’re in the right place. New Zealand’s unique flora offers a wide array of drought-tolerant species perfectly suited to sandy soils, exposed coastal gardens, and arid urban sites. By choosing native NZ plants adapted to dryer conditions, you'll not only reduce your water usage, but also support local biodiversity and create a resilient, easy-care landscape. Read on for expert tips and a curated selection of groundcovers, grasses, and shrubs that thrive with minimal moisture.
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 graceful arch as it expands. Dark brown seed heads in summer add an interesting element to this plant, which grows to 70 cm tall and the same width. Carex solandri is commonly added to woodland plantings, planted in shaded areas of the garden, grown around pond or stream areas, included in mixed plantings or borders, or mass-planted either on a bank or as a ground cover.
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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.
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