red tussock grass
Red tussock grass is an iconic native plant found throughout New Zealand’s high country and wetlands. Known for its striking bronze-red foliage, this tussock adds texture and colour to gardens, landscaping projects, and ecological restoration areas. Robust and evergreen, red tussock grass thrives in challenging environments, offering year-round interest and valuable habitat for local wildlife. If you’re searching for a resilient and beautiful feature for your outdoor space, red tussock grass is a top choice—whether you're cultivating a native garden, restoring land, or simply adding ornamental appeal.
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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Imperata Red Baron
Imperata 'Red Baron', commonly known as Japanese Blood Grass, features leaves that are green at the base and become red further up the blade. Through summer and autumn, the red colouring intensifies such that the foliage appears to be glowing. It grows as a clump to about 45 cm tall and the same wide. Japanese Blood Grass is commonly used in borders or mixed plantings, included in rock gardens, maintained in a container, or mass planted for an impressive display. This plant is popular with landscape designers and experienced gardeners due to its sheer beauty.
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