vetiver grass for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Welcome to your trusted source for vetiver grass for sale in New Zealand. Native to the Indian subcontinent, Chrysopogon zizanioides (commonly known as vetiver) is a remarkably versatile, hardy, and attractive grass prized for its exceptional erosion control, soil regeneration, and landscaping properties. Nursery-grown, high-quality vetiver grass plants are now available—perfect for farms, gardens, lifestyle blocks, and sustainable landscaping projects. If you’re seeking a natural solution for slope stabilisation or a unique addition to your grass collection, discover why vetiver is the plant of choice for so many Kiwi gardeners.

Chrysopogon zizanioides

Chrysopogon zizanioides (Vetiver Grass) is a hardy, evergreen clump forming grass renowned for its deep root system, attractive upright foliage, and exceptional ability to stabilise slopes and prevent erosion. It is also valued as an ornamental grass for landscaping and thrives in a wide range of New Zealand conditions.

Chrysopogon zizanioides

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Grasses
Height:
1.50 m
Spread:
1.00 m
Flowering time:
Summer
Tolerances:
Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:
Living areas, Ponds
Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian

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Why Choose Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides)?

Vetiver grass forms dense, vertical clumps of lush, evergreen leaves and can reach up to 1.5 metres in height. Renowned for its deep, fibrous root system, vetiver stabilises the soil and prevents erosion even in the most challenging conditions. The roots can reach depths of 2–4 metres, locking soil in place on banks, cuttings, and stream edges. It’s an ideal choice for those wanting a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant grass that thrives under New Zealand climate extremes.

Vetiver is also celebrated for its natural resistance to pests and diseases, making it an eco-friendly solution for earthworks and sustainable land management.

Popular Uses for Vetiver Grass

Purchasing vetiver grass for sale unlocks a world of possibilities. Use vetiver as a living barrier to filter runoff, control weeds, or demarcate planting zones. Its dense growth pattern can provide privacy, windbreaks, or livestock shelter belts. In permaculture and regenerative agriculture, it supports terraced gardening, rain gardens, and waterway protection. Vetiver grass is also a great companion plant to other ornamental grasses like Carex lambertiana (Forest Sedge) and Chionochloa rubra, offering texture variety throughout your landscape.

Vetiver Grass Care and Growing Conditions

Vetiver grass is low fuss once established. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soils for best results. It tolerates heavy clays, sands, and compacted soils, thriving in both wet and dry areas. Water young plants regularly until robust, then vetiver’s drought tolerance shines. Trim back each spring to promote fresh, tidy growth.

Pair vetiver with other robust, low-maintenance grasses like Lomandra Katrinus Deluxe and Carex comans Red for bold foliage combinations, or explore the architectural qualities of Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Swordsedge) for moist border plantings.

Buy Vetiver Grass Online and Start Planting

Ready to transform your landscape with plants that work as hard as you do? Vetiver grass for sale is available in easy-to-plant pots or plugs, grown to thrive in New Zealand conditions. Order online with confidence, knowing your vetiver is propagated by experienced horticulturalists.

Browse our full range of specialist grasses—including Carex lambertiana (Forest Sedge), Carex comans Red, Lomandra Katrinus Deluxe, Chionochloa rubra, and Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Swordsedge)—to create a resilient, beautiful outdoor space.

Order your vetiver grass for sale today and experience the difference in your garden, farm, or lifestyle block.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.