Built for tough ground and lasting beauty, our Clay Soil Plant Collection features resilient native plants selected to thrive in dense, moisture-holding soils. These plants are naturally adapted to local conditions, making them hardy, low-maintenance, and beneficial to pollinators and wildlife. From deep-rooted perennials to structurally strong shrubs, each plant helps improve soil structure over time while providing dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest. Ideal for landscapes where clay soil is a challenge, this collection turns heavy ground into a thriving, living garden.
Astelia fragrans Common Names: Bush Lily, Kakaha Family: Asteliaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial Ove...
View full detailsAstelia ‘Westland’ Common Names: Westland Astelia Family: Asteliaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Grass-like Overview: ...
View full detailsThis listing is for 5x NZ Natives in 9cm Pots. Astelia Westland - A strong architectural plant with large sword shaped leaves and clumping habit....
View full detailsPoa astonii Overview A fine-textured, compact native tussock grass forming graceful, rounded mounds of silvery-green foliage. Poa astonii adds so...
View full detailsBrachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ Overview Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ is a standout evergreen shrub known for its bold silver-grey foliage and bright, daisy...
View full detailsCarex flagellifera ‘Brown’ Common Names: Brown Sedge, Weeping Brown Carex Family: Cyperaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen S...
View full detailsChionochloa conspicua (Chionochloa conspicua) Common Names: Snow Tussock, Tall Tussock, Plumed TussockFamily: Poaceae (Grass family)Origin: Endem...
View full detailsChionochloa flavicans Common Names: Miniature Toe Toe, Dwarf Toe Toe Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock /...
View full detailsChionochloa rigida (Wire/Rigid Tussock) Common Names: Wire tussock, Rigid tussock, Snow tussock (rigida) Family: Poaceae (Grasses) Origin: New Z...
View full detailsChionochloa rubra Common Names: Red Tussock Grass Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock / Native Grass Over...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Black Cloud’ Common names: Black Cloud Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcove...
View full detailsCoprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: ...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Dark Spire’ Common Names: Dark Spire coprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type: Evergreen columnar shr...
View full detailsCoprosma depressa Common Names: Creeping Coprosma, Native Groundcover Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover / ...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Greyii’ Common Names: Greyii Mirror Plant, Grey Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcover...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Hāwera’ Common Names: Coprosma ‘Hāwera’ Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Coprosm...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Karo Red’ Overview Coprosma ‘Karo Red’ is a compact, glossy NZ native shrub valued for its vibrant red-tinged foliage and tidy year-...
View full detailsCoprosma kirkii Common Names: Kirks Coprosma, Groundcover Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcover...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Lighthouse’ Common Names: Lighthouse Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: C...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Lobster’ Common Names: Lobster Coprosma, Red-Margined Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full detailsCoprosma propinqua (Coprosma propinqua) Common Names: Mingimingi, Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Red Rock’ Common Names: Red Rock Coprosma, Mirror Plant Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / F...
View full detailsCoprosma robusta Common Names: Karamu, Shiny Leaf Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Small Tre...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ Common Names: Roy’s Red Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Cop...
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