Tough Natives
Built to withstand the harshest conditions, our Tough NZ Native Plants are the ultimate survivors. Perfect for challenging sites with poor soil, strong winds, drought, or coastal exposure, these hardy species thrive where others struggle. Low-maintenance and resilient, they provide year-round interest and support local ecosystems with minimal care. Ideal for restoration projects, difficult landscapes, or anyone seeking reliable, durable plants that stand the test of time.
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Juncus Edagrae
Juncus edgariae (Juncus edgariae) Common Names: Native Rush, Edge’s Rush Family: Juncaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen p...
View full detailsLeptinella traillii
Leptinella traillii Common Names: Alpine Button Daisy Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Ground Cover Perennial Overvi...
View full detailsLibertia Ixiodes
Libertia ixioides Common names: New Zealand Iris, Mikoikoi Family: Iridaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Clump-formi...
View full detailsLibertia Ixiodes
Libertia ixioides Overview A striking evergreen perennial native to New Zealand, Libertia ixioides forms neat clumps of sword-like golden-green l...
View full detailsOlearia Cheesemanii
Olearia cheesemanii (Olearia cheesemanii) Common Names: Cheeseman’s Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Ever...
View full detailsOlearia dartonii
Olearia dartonii (Olearia dartonii) Common Names: Leatherwood Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Over...
View full detailsOlearia Nummularifolia
Olearia nummularifolia Common Names: Coastal Daisy, Round-leaved Olearia Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overv...
View full detailsOlearia Oleifolia
Olearia oleifolia Common Names: Olive-leaved Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island – alpine and subalpine regions) Plant...
View full detailsOlearia Paniculata
Olearia paniculata (Olearia paniculata) Common Names: Golden Akeake, Akiraho Family: Asteraceae Origin: Native to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsOlearia Traversii x 1
Olearia traversii Common Names: Chatham Island Tree Daisy Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic to the Chatham Islands) Plant Type: Ever...
View full detailsOzothamnus leptophyllus
Ozothamnus leptophyllus Common Names: Tauhinu, Cottonwood, Cassinia leptophylla Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub...
View full detailsPhormium Cookianum Green - XL Size
Phormium cookianum Green Common Names: Mountain Flax, Wharariki, Green Mountain Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: ...
View full detailsPhormium Dark Delight
Phormium 'Dark Delight' (Phormium tenax ‘Dark Delight’) Common Names: New Zealand Flax, Dark Delight Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zeala...
View full detailsPhormium Duet
Phormium 'Duet' (Phormium cookianum hybrid) Common Names: Duet Flax, Variegated New Zealand Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant ...
View full detailsPhormium Jester
Phormium ‘Jester’ Common Names: Jester Flax, New Zealand Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar of Phormium tenax and related hy...
View full detailsPhormium Pepe
Phormium ‘Pepe’ Overview Phormium ‘Pepe’ is one of the smallest and tidiest New Zealand flax cultivars, renowned for its compact form and brig...
View full detailsPhormium Stripy Mist
Phormium ‘Stripy Mist’ Common Names: New Zealand Flax, Compact Flax Botanical Name: Phormium tenax ‘PHOS4’ PVR Plant Type: Evergreen Strappy-Leaf ...
View full detailsPhormium Tenax Green
Phormium tenax ‘Green’ Common Names: New Zealand Flax, Harakeke (Green form) Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand (native) Plant Type: Evergr...
View full detailsPhormium Tenax Purple
Phormium tenax 'Purple' (Phormium tenax) Common Names: New Zealand Flax 'Purple', Purple Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: Native to New Zealand...
View full detailsPhormium Yellow Wave
Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ Common Names: Yellow Wave Flax, Variegated NZ Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand cultivar Plant Type: Evergreen...
View full detailsPodocarpus Nivalis
Podocarpus nivalis Common Names: Snow Tōtara, Mountain TōtaraFamily: PodocarpaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (alpine and subalpine regions)Plant Type: Ev...
View full detailsPodocarpus Nivalis (Hybrid)
Podocarpus nivalis × Hybrid Common Names: Alpine Hedge Tōtara, Hybrid Snow Tōtara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: New Zealand (natural hybrid) Plant...
View full detailsPodocarpus Totara Aurea
Podocarpus totara ‘Aurea’ Common Names: Golden Tōtara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Tree / Large Shrub Overview...
View full detailsSophora Tetraptera
Sophora tetraptera Common Names: Large-leaved Kōwhai, North Island Kōwhai Family: Fabaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen to Semi-decid...
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