All Native Grasses
Special Bulk Deal... SHOW ME

Attractive NZ native grass that forms a clump of tussock-like foliage. The leaves are a dark bronze purple. Upright and graceful, looks fabulous planted in large drifts. Hardy to just about any conditions but happiest in a sunny position that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
15-25 cm
Height range of stock

aka Hair Sedge
Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
10-20 cm
Height range of stock

aka Hair Sedge
Native. A lovely soft bronze- red grass with fine tufts of arching foliage. Grows in a wide range of conditions including coastal. Comans means "like a luxuriant head of hair" hence the common name of 'Hair Sedge'. Looks its best in large drifts. Evergreen.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
10-20 cm
Height range of stock

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.
Stock of this item is very low.
40-50 cm
Height range of stock

aka Wetland sedge
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.
It has an attractive arching habit. The ribbed leaves are a fresh bright green and contrast with the very dark seed heads.
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
(Out of Stock) 15/20 cm QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST

aka Green Sedge
Native Grass. Tufts of fine curled bright green foliage form a sturdy clump that looks most attractive as it swishes and sways in the breeze. Tough and hardy - looks its best when mass planted. Useful for rockeries and on banks. Sun to part shade and almost any soil. Evergreen.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
15-20 cm
Height range of stock

Wetland. NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock is often used for riparian planting. Happiest in full sun, will tolerate some shade. Evergreen
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
15-25 cm
Height range of 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
Evergreen
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
40-50 cm
Height range of stock

aka Bronze Tussock Grass
Native tussock grass with an attractive densely tufted fine bronze foliage. This grass does best in full sun and will grow in quite swampy conditions. Useful for special effects in landscaping when mass planted. Brown flower heads in summer. Evergreen.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
10-20 cm
Height range of stock

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.
30-40 cm
Height range of stock
20-30 cm
Height range of stock
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
15-20 cm
Height range of stock
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.
(Out of Stock) 40/50 cm QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST
Wairere Nursery, 826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: