Naturally Native's Online Plant Catalogue

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Records 1 to 10 of 175 Plants by Common Name - Acaena caesiiglauca Bidi Bidi The species selected for cultivation are the less vigorous members of the family and do not "get out of hand". These plants grow in most places and do well in gravel and shingle. Colours are best in full sun - symbol key Acaena inermis Purpurea Bidi Bidi Deep blue leaves intensifying in colour when in a summy position. Looks great when contrasted with white tiles in pots or as an edging. - symbol key Acaena microphylla Bidi Bidi Green leaves and bright red seed heads. Also a red-leaved selection. - symbol key Aciphylla dieffenbachii Spear Grass This one is less fierce with softer foliage & smaller size. Needs deep moist soils. Sun or shade. Height 1m x Width 1m - symbol key Aciphylla squarrosa Spear Grass Spiky plant with very attractive shape & form. Flower spikes in summer. Brown narrow leaves. Great to deter burglars Height 1m x Width 1m - symbol key Agathis australis Kauri Athough the kauri eventually grows to an immense height, slow growth and pyramidal shape makes it a suitable specimen for the larger garden. Plant in sun or shade. Protect from frosts and wind while young. Height 25m - symbol key Alectryon excelsus Titoki This handsome tree has glossy light green leaves and a spreading habit which make it a good shade tree. Ornamental fruits. Sun or shade. Young trees can be damaged by heavy frosts Height 7m x Width 4m - symbol key Anemanthele lessoniana (Oryzopsis) Gossamer Grass A great plant for dry shaded places. Weeping habit. Leaves are quite green when planted in shade but rusty brown in the sun. Fine lacy flowers form a halo over the plant in Spring. Also known as Oryzopsis Height 1m x Width 70cm - symbol key Apium prostratum NZ Celery Native celery has thick grooved stems and a thick, deep taproot. It is a creeping plant. In the wild it is found throughout New Zealand along the coast. The leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked and the seeds can be used for flavouring. Select the larger outside stalks leaving the rest of the plant to grow. This was one of the plants Cook used to prevent scurvy among his crew. - symbol key Aristotelia serrata Wineberry / Makomako A quick growing small tree easy to establish. Birds love the fruits. Useful as a nurse plant and for background planting. Panicles of rose flowers in spring followed by berries. Semi-deciduous in cool areas. Height 6m x Width 3m - symbol key   Records 1 to 10 of 175