Recommended Books A practical field guide to New Zealand's native edible plants. Andrew Crowe Gardener's Encyclopaedia of NZ Native Plants by Cave, Paddison Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand by Poole and Adams
| Landscaping with New Zealand grasses and tufted plantsThe New Zealand grasses and similar tufted plants make ideal compliments to trees, shrubs and ground-covers that may be used in landscaping an ornamental border. They help create a natural or less contrived feel to a garden, move in the wind and require litlle maintenance. Consider the following examples Carex are plants of damp or wet ground, however they perform well in cultivation with a little care and attention over the drier months. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cordyline pumilio dwarf cabbage tree. Good in all situations and with its beautiful flowers in spring this overlooked plant makes an ideal addition. ![]() Libertia ixioides, L. grandiflora, L. perigrinans . These natives found within the Iris family all exhibit attractive leaf shape and colour, with white flowers and attractive fruits. ![]() Dianella Nigra Ink berry. turutu. With its dainty blue black berries in autumn and green foliage this plant is ideal in all New Zealand gardens. ![]() Cortaderia and Chionochloa. Toe-toe with their massive plumes create that distinctly New Zealand feel to all gardens.(never to be confused with that exotic import Pampas). ![]() How do I tell the diffrence between toetoe and Pampas??
![]() Machaerina sinclairii has strap like leaves and likes a shadey or damp spot. ![]() Ghania salicifolia Kauri grass seeds ![]() |
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