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aka Slender Sweet Flag

Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun.

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aka Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.

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aka Upoko tangata, ToeToe

As a native, fast growing Sedge, These like an open damp place sometimes in water up to 400mm deep although it will tolerate well drained conditions. Wind pollinated flowers give rise to masses of seeds which float on water. Ideal for wetlands where re-vegetation. Evergreen.

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aka Fiber optic grass

A small clumping form of rush with seed pods located at the end of the stem. Grows in full sun to half shade.

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aka Corkscrew Rush or Crazy Hair

Something a little different! Juncus Spiralis has foliage that twists and turns. This curly variety adds a bit of whimsy to the garden. Great to grow in fun containers such as head shaped pots, great for kids to enjoy because of the plants’ playfulness and irresistibility to touch. Perennial

Don't allow the soil to dry out. Foliage will turn yellow then brown if it gets too dry. It's a good idea to keep your corkscrew rush plant in a pot without a drainage hole. Juncus is native to marsh areas, so it loves soggy soil

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A semi-submergable plant that will grow compact, and around the margins of a pond or along the sides of a creek in the sand or silt.Tall thin spear shaped green leaves. Cream flowers. Pretty to look at. Winter hardy.

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aka Zealandia Chain Sword

NZ Native. A low growing sub-mergable plant with dense leaf chain suitable for damp bog areas or in water. Spear shaped leaves. Will grow in part shaded around ponds or along creeks. Winter hardy. Cream flowers.

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aka Creeping Jenny

Excellent yellow-green creeper plant. Perfect to cover ponds edges or sprawl along as a groundcover. Yellow flowers are produced in summer time. Prefers moist soils but can tolerate fully submerged spot.

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aka Water mint

Water mint is a great little plant for boggy areas. Insects such as bees and butterflies love its lilac-coloured flowers and you will love its tasty leaves which can be used just like those of other mint plants. It prefers pond edges and swampy areas. Does best in full sun or part shade. Perennial.

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aka Water celery

A delightful slow growing marginal plant with variegated foliage in tones of pink, cream and green. Young shoots and leaves can be eaten and are highly valued in Asian cuisine.

Tolerates light frosts only