planting native grasses nz
Planting native grasses in NZ is one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate your garden, support local biodiversity, and create sustainable landscapes. With the unique climate and terrain in New Zealand, native grasses are specially adapted to thrive, offering low-maintenance, drought-tolerant options for gardeners and landscapers alike. Whether you’re establishing a coastal planting, enriching a wetland area, or adding texture to a modern garden design, using kiwi-native grasses is a smart choice for beauty, resilience, and environmental harmony.
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 50 cm tall and the same width. Carex flagellifera Green is often planted around the base of larger trees, included in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or used in coastal gardens. It also looks great in planters, particularly when the foliage can cascade to the ground.
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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 leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same width. Carex flagellifera Red is often planted around the base of larger trees, included in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or included in coastal gardens. It also looks great in planters, particularly when the foliage can cascade to the ground.
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