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aka Slender Sweet Flag

Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun.

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aka Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.

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aka Upoko tangata, ToeToe

As a native, fast growing Sedge, These like an open damp place sometimes in water up to 400mm deep although it will tolerate well drained conditions. Wind pollinated flowers give rise to masses of seeds which float on water. Ideal for wetlands where re-vegetation. Evergreen.