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Native Plants For Wet Areas Nz

Baumea articulata

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Baumea articulata, commonly known as the Jointed Twig Rush, this is an attractive, NZ native grass grown for its aesthetics and ability to handle and colonise extremely wet soils. It forms a dense sward as it grows to 1.5 m tall, which provides a great habitat for frogs and water birds. New leaves emerge light green then age to dark green, and are complemented with brown flower heads through summer. Baumea articulata will happily grow in fresh, standing water (e.g., dams, swamps, creeks, and drainage areas) up to 1 m deep. This is a favoured plant among landscape designers constructing wetland areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

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Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, commonly known as the Soft-Stem Bull Rush, is a NZ native Rush that grows to about 70 cm tall and 60 cm wide with long and slender, dark green and brown foliage. Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani is a great plant for using in wetland restoration where it is often planted in standing water or waterway margins such as ponds, streams, etc. It is also being increasingly used in modern landscaping for its hardiness and interesting aesthetics.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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