nz native plants for shaded areas
Looking to transform your shady garden corners with lush, local greenery? New Zealand offers a remarkable selection of native plants perfectly suited for shaded areas. Whether your garden is nestled beneath towering trees, beside a building, or in a quiet woodland spot, these NZ natives thrive where sunlight is minimal. Not only do they bring texture and vitality to dim spots, but they also provide habitat for local wildlife and help maintain healthy soils. You’ll discover a variety of shade-loving foliage, striking colours, and even edible options among New Zealand’s native flora, making them ideal for gardens seeking both beauty and ecological balance.
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.
From $13.43
Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)
Dianella nigra, commonly known as the New Zealand Blueberry or Tūrutu, is a NZ native that features lush foliage and glossy berries that vary in colour from blue, white, to deep purple. They are held amidst the strap-like, glossy green leaves. Dianella nigra typically grows to 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide, and is commonly included in a mixed planting or border, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.
From $20.18
