Wetlands and Streamsides [9]

Find hardy native plants specially suited to wetlands, streamsides and damp conditions. These species help stabilise banks, support wildlife and restore natural ecosystems while thriving in moisture rich environments.

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Phormium tenax

Mature Size: 3m x 2m Soil: Dry / Wet / Moist Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade Phormium tenax, commonly known as Flax, or Harakeke. A striking large flax that forms robust clumps of broad, vibrant green leaves. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it serves as an exceptional low shelter and erosion control solution. With nectar in mid to late Summer it attracts and feeds a variety of pollinators and birds. Thrives in diverse environments from swampy areas to coastal regions. Very hardy.

$75.00

Plagianthus divaricatus

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Moist/Wet Sunlight: Full Sun   Plagianthus divaricatus is a hardy New Zealand native shrub naturally found in coastal wetlands and estuaries. Its dense interlacing branches make it an excellent choice for coastal planting, restoration projects, shelter, and native gardens. It tolerates wind, salt spray, and damp conditions exceptionally well. Its root system makes it an ideal option for erosion control.  

$75.00

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Kahikatea

Mature size: 50m x 5m Soil: Moist/Wet Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, commonly known as Kahikatea, or White Pine is New Zealand's tallest native tree and a magnificent evergreen conifer renowned for its graceful form and ecological importance. Naturally found in lowland forests and wetland margins, Kahikatea develops a straight trunk with soft, feathery green foliage that matures into an impressive forest giant. An excellent choice for riparian restoration, wetland planting, shelterbelts, and large landscape projects, Kahikatea thrives in moist to wet soils where many other native trees struggle. It is also valued for providing habitat and seasonal fruit for native birds, making it an outstanding addition to ecological restoration projects.   

$75.00

Carex virgata

Mature size: 1m x 50cm Soil: Wet / Moist  Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade   Carex virgata is a hardy New Zealand native sedge commonly used for riparian planting, wetland restoration and erosion control. It forms dense upright clumps of fine green foliage that thrive in damp to wet soils, making it an excellent choice for stream banks, ponds, swales and large-scale environmental planting projects. Suitable for conditions which may vary periodically from very wet to very dry. More dry tolerant and shorter than Carex secta  

$185.00

Carex trifida

Mature size: 1m x 1m  Soil: Wet / Moist  Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade   Carex trifida is a striking New Zealand native sedge ideal for wetland restoration, riparian planting and low-lying areas. Its fast growth forms large upright clumps of broad blue-green foliage and thrives in consistently moist to wet soils. An excellent choice for erosion control, biodiversity projects and naturalistic landscapes.  

$75.00

Carex secta

Mature size: 1.5m x 1.5m Soil: Wet / Moist Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade Carex secta is a robust New Zealand native sedge most popular and commonly used for riparian planting, wetland restoration, stormwater treatment areas, and natural landscaping. Its upright, fountain-like foliage provides excellent habitat for wildlife while helping stabilise stream banks and damp soils. It’s extensive root system makes it an excellent choice for erosion control and water filtration in wetlands Suitable for large-scale planting projects, lifestyle blocks, farms, and home gardens.

$75.00

Carex maorica

Mature size: 1m x 1m Soil: Wet to Moist, Dry periods Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade   Carex maorica is a striking native New Zealand sedge with fine, arching foliage that brings movement and texture to garden beds and borders. This hardy, low-maintenance plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, making it ideal for wetlands and damp gardens, shaded corners, and waterside plantings. Its delicate, fountain-like growth habit  works beautifully as a specimen plant or in mass plantings. Carex maorica is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal pruning.  

$75.00

Austroderia richardii, Toe Toe

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Wet Sunlight: Full sun/Partial shade   Austroderia richardii, commonly known as Toe Toe, is an iconic New Zealand native grass admired for its graceful arching foliage and spectacular creamy-white flower plumes that appear from late summer through autumn. Often mistaken for pampas grass, true New Zealand Toe Toe is softer in appearance, non-invasive, and plays an important role in native landscapes and restoration projects. Toe Toe is an excellent choice for riparian planting, erosion control, shelter belts, and large-scale revegetation projects. Its extensive root system helps stabilise banks and slopes, while the dense foliage provides valuable habitat for native wildlife.   

$75.00

Apodasmia similis, Oioi

Mature size: 1m x 1m Soil: Wet/Moist, some dry periods ok Sunlight: Full sun    Apodasmia similis, commonly known as Oioi, is a distinctive New Zealand native rush found naturally in coastal wetlands, estuaries, salt marshes, and alongside waterways throughout the country. Recognised for its upright blue-green stems and graceful architectural form, Oioi is one of New Zealand's most versatile native plants for both ecological restoration and modern landscape design. Highly valued for its ability to thrive in damp, coastal, and challenging environments, Oioi is commonly used in riparian planting, wetland restoration, stormwater treatment areas, and erosion control projects. Its dense root system helps stabilise soil while providing valuable habitat for native insects and birds. In residential gardens, it creates a striking feature when planted in groups around ponds, rain gardens, or mixed native borders, where its elegant foliage provides year-round colour and texture with minimal maintenance.  

$75.00