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Sunny spots

A browsing aid, not a guarantee. Check the individual plant’s light, moisture, drainage, exposure and mature size against your actual site.

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New Zealand flax

harakeke

Phormium tenax

Arching, sword-like leaves bring strong form to a planting. Choose the particular form and spacing with care.

Sun; confirm the supplied form

Up to 5 m, including flower stems

Form-dependent; confirm spacing

Moist soils; check drainage on site

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Tussock sedge

Māori name to be confirmed

Carex secta

Fine, arching foliage makes a generous tussock. A species to consider when exploring moist planting areas.

Best in full sun

Up to 1.5 m

About 0.8 m, depending on conditions

Adaptable; commonly found in wetlands

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