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Selected natives @ $9.99, 10 for $8 each
PAGE 1 10 PER PAGE aka Autumn Sedge Wetland Native - Autumn Sedge. Attractive tufts of coarse green foliage with strong bronze tones. Summer seed-heads of dark brown. Will grow happily in moist damp conditions in sun or part shade. Tough and robust, great for mass planting in difficult spots. Evergreen.
Carex Dipsacea Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $12.99 Wetland Native. This sedge is found throughout New Zealand in forests, scrub and swampy areas. Great to use to absorb water around housing that have high water tables. Can be grown in quite shady areas, under trees, or in an open situation, but it requires a moist soil and cool root zone. Evergreen. Carex Dissita 10 Pack Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Purei, Pukio Native wetland grass. A bright green grass that forms a large clump. With age, a trunk-like mass of old leaves forms so the grass seems perched on a tall mound. Good for planting in damp to wet areas but will tolerate short periods of dryness. Plant around ponds as shelter for birds. Evergreen
Carex Secta Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $9.99 Stock of this item is very low. 10+ @ 8.00 each aka Tussock, NZ Sedge This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.
Carex Testacea Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
Carex Testacea Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen. Carex Virgata Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $9.99 10+ @ 8.00 each aka NZ Iris A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.
Libertia Peregrinans Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 Libertia Peregrinans Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $19.99 Libertia Peregrinans Current Stock Height: 10/15 ? Container: 1.9l ? $26.99
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.75m x 0.6m
It has an attractive arching habit. The ribbed leaves are a fresh bright green and contrast with the very dark seed heads.
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Evergreen
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 50cm
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 80cm
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