Found matches:
Spinifex sericeus - "Kowhangatara"
A native fore sand dune stabilising plant, hairy silver grey leaves which grow into long rhizomes trapping the sand
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.35 and $1.95 respectively
Ficinia spiralis - "Pingao"
A native fore sand dune stabilising plant, golden/orange leaves form on stiff tufts along runners on and under the sand. Used by Maori for weaving
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Poa billardierei (syn Austrofestuca littoralis)- "Hinarepe" or "Sand Tussock"
limited distribution throughout NZ, forms erect tufted clumps and compact crown, leaves are shiny golden green and sharply pointed.
Available in a RTT priced from $1.85
Apium prostratum (Native Celery)
Edible glossy leaves looks a lot like a miniature celery or parsley, found on cliffs and banks in part shade. Small white flowers throughout the summer
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Apodasmia similis (Oioi, Jointed Club Rush)
A reed with fine grey/green leaves, with jointed intervals. Tolerates salty water and forms large clumps. Winter orange colouring can be very striking
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Carex testacea (Speckled Sedge)
An attractive bright orange clump forming grass, grows in full sun, needs sandy free-draining conditions. Long strains hold seed heads in summer, can be up to 2 metres long
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Coprosma acerosa (Sand Coprosma)
A small scrambling shrub with yellow/green leaves, colouring can vary between locations some orange forms exist. Translucent pale blue berries in summer, needs open exposed locations to perform well
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)
A creeping succulent with a sprawling habit, green/red leaves which are 3 angled. Flowers are white to deep pink in colour which open and close to the light levels. Tolerates very dry salty conditions often found on coastal cliffs, rocks and in salt meadows
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Euphorbia glauca (Shore Spurge)
Coastal plant with lush soft blue-green foliage with green/red stems. Spreads by rhizomes forming a loose clump, seeds pods pop open in the heat.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Ficinia nodosa (Wiwi, Knobby Club Rush)
Long narrow wire like stems with a sharp point at the top, brown seed-heads protrude from one side of the stem. Prefers exposed wind swept areas, grows well in clay or sand , very versatile coastal plant as it tolerates almost all conditions.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Heirochloe redolens (Scented Holy Grass)
Wide shiny leaves with reddish purple sheaths have an effective contrast, spreads by creeping rhizomes. Found in grasslands throughout NZ, prefers any well-drained soils. Has a sweet smell when crushed.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Lepidium olearacerum (Cooks Scurvy Grass)
Conservation status: Nationally vulnerable. A perennial herb with dark green to yellow-green aromatic leaves, tiny white flowers in spring. Found on coastal ledges and rocky out crops often near sea bird colonies. Eaten by Captain Cooks crew to help ward off scurvy.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Melicytus novae zealandiae (Coastal Mahoe)
Excellent coastal shrub growing to 2-3 metres, very hardy to salt winds, good shelter/ hedging plant. Dark leaves oval waxy leaves, berries in summer range from bright purple to white. Can be clipped.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Wire Vine, Pohuehue)
Drought resistant wiry vine which provides an ideal coastal groundcover. Leave are small round to heart shaped but sometimes violin-shaped, small sweet smelling flowers in spring followed by a fleshy ice coloured cup with black seed in the centre.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Ozothamnus leptophylla (Cotton Wood)
Silvery coloured compact shrub with honey scented flowers in spring followed by fluffy -tailed seeds in summer. Grows to 1.5 metres
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Pimelea villosa (Sand Daphne)
A low growing plant with a free flowering habit that has masses of white flowers followed by translucent crimson berries. Leaves are blue/ green and covered in tiny hairs. In the wild this plant is endangered with small pockets of plants found in localised back dune areas throughout the country.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Sonchus kirkii (Native Puha)
A fast growing herb with large fleshy leaves, yellow flowers and fluffy - tailed seeds spread by wind. Limited distribution in the wild, found in open coastal situations.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively
Tetragonia trigyna (Beach Spinach)
A fleshy succulent with a sprawling habit, stems often reddish. Leaves are green/red and heart-shaped, glistening with a hue It's found on sand dunes as well as gravel beaches and in rocky areas, flowers are yellow and are followed by dark red and fleshy seeds.
Available two sizes RTH and RTT priced from $1.25 and $1.85 respectively