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aka AKA Lithospermum

A great little groundcover to sprawl over a hot dry bank or in the rock garden. Darkest green foliage and brightest blue flowers from late spring through to summer. Trim regularly to keep tidy. Protect from harsh frost and avoid lime. Evergreen.

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aka Lithodora

Low growing carpet of fine green needle like leaves with intense blue flowers in spring. Great for covering a sunny or semi shaded spot in well drained soil. Great for rockeries and on edges. Attractive to bees. European native. Frost hardy. -

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aka Cardinal Flower

Gorgeous rosettes of bronze red foliage are topped off with tall stems of vivid red flowers in summer through to autumn. The flowers are loved by birds and butterflies. Happy in the sun in soil that does not dry out in summer. Tolerates light frost. Perennial.

This perennial will add a real punch of colour to the border or around the pond/stream margins. It is very important that it does not dry out in summer so keep an eye on it especially the first season after planting. Will cope with quite boggy conditions.

A gorgeous perennial Lobelia which forms neat rosettes of vibrant green foliage topped with spears of bright, clean white blooms. A fantastic way to add some light to the garden and ideal on pond or stream edges. Deciduous.

aka Blue cardinal flower

A gorgeous perennial Lobelia which forms neat upright spikes of vibrant green foliage topped with spears of bright, blue blooms. Lovely used as borders, wild gardens, cottage gardens or near ponds and streams. Butterflies and bees will come. Deciduous.

Deadhead after flowering to encourage more flowers and to keep compact. Divide clumps in Spring if desired.

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aka Blue Lobelia

Gorgeous upright flower spikes in a vivid blue-purple color in summer time through to autumn. The flowers are loved by birds and butterflies. Happy in the sun in soil that does not dry out in summer. Tolerates light frost. RHS AGM. Perennial.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

Gorgeous upright flower spikes in a pink color in summer time through to autumn. The flowers are loved by birds and butterflies. Happy in the sun in soil that does not dry out in summer. Tolerates light frost. Perennial.

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This variegated grass-like perennial Lomandra is beautiful and soft with small yellow flowers from September to April. The light coloured foliage provides great contrast in the garden. Handles full sun but prefers light to moderate shade. Tolerant of drought and frost. Evergreen

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An Aussie perennial known as Echidna grass is a fine, short, lime green Lomandra that forms neat rounded clumps. It is resilient, drought tolerant and makes a great foliage feature in rockeries,in masse landscaping or in a pot for a stunning display. Hardy, Easy care. Evergreen

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aka Mat Rush

This useful and attractive clump forming perennial has fine grey-green foliage with silver highlights and a graceful weeping habit. In summer little yellow spikes of fragrant flowers appear amongst the foliage. Great for mass planting, tolerant of poor soil, sun or part shade. Evergreen.