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Coprosma acerosasand coprosmaGrows naturally in sand dunes.Yellow, interlaced stems and fi ne goldenfoliage. Forms a tangled shrubby groundcover. Tolerates drought and fullexposure. Prefers full sun.

Coprosma robusta / C. lucidakaramu, shining karamuShrubs or small trees growing to 3m+,with glossy green leaves. Masses oforange-red fruit in autumn are attractiveto birds. Hardy plants.

Cordyline australisti kouka, cabbage treePalm-like in appearance with large headsof linear leaves and panicles of scentedfl owers. Sun to semi-shade. Prefersdamp to moist soil. Grows eventually to12m+ height.

Corokia buddleioideskorokioBushy shrub to 3m, with pale greenleaves with silvery underside.Many small bright yellow starry fl owersare produced in spring. Prefers an opensituation but will tolerate very lightshade.

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Recommended native plantsfor use in rain gardensTrees and shrubs

Entelea arborescenswhauFast growing shrub or small tree(to 5m height) with large bright greenheart-shaped leaves. Spiny seed capsulesfollow clusters of white fl owers in spring.Handsome foliage plant.

Hebe strictakoromikoShrub or small tree growing to 2-5min height. Natural forms have white tobluish fl owers. Many cultivars andhybrids available with other colours,but unsuitable for use near existingnatural areas. Full sun.

Leptospermum scopariummanukaShrub or small tree growing to 4m+in height. Natural forms have white topinkish fl owers. Many cultivars andhybrids available with other colours,but unsuitable for use near existingnatural areas. Hardy and tolerant ofdiffi cult conditions.

Pseudopanax crassifoliushoroekaVery narrow rigid and leathery leaves inits juvenile form. Stunning in amongstbold leaved plants. Sun or semi-shade.

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Arthropodium cirratumrengarenga, renga lilyA lily with fl eshy pale green – greyishleaves and white fl owers. Ground coverin semi shady situation.

Asplenium bulbiferummouku, hen and chicken fernA robust fern with small plantletsproduced on the fronds. Toleratesdryness and prefers shade.

Asplenium oblongifoliumhuruhuruwhenua, shiningspleenwortFern with large shiny fronds. Toleratesdryness. Prefers shade.

Astelia banksiikowharawhara, coastal asteliaClump forming plant up to a metre h ighwith fl axlike leaves. Requires semi-shade.Tolerates full exposure. Frost tender.

Carex fl agelliferamanaia, Glen Murray tussockSedge up to 70cm high with reddishbrownspreading foliage. Prefers dampsoil and full sun. Tolerates exposure.

Carex testaceasedgeCoastal sedge up to 40cm h igh withshiny orange foliage. Prefers full sun andexposure. Tolerates dry soil conditions.

Cortaderia fulvidatoetoeBranching from the base and forming aclump to 4m h igh. Long strap-shapedleaves with redorange coloured veins.Prefers good drainage and semi-shade.

Dianella nigraturutuLily with reddish leaves, and strikingviolet-blue fruit. Ground cover; prefersopen well-drained situation.

Libertia grandifl ora &L. ixioidesmikoikoi, native irisClump forming native irises with narrow,upright leaves. Small white fl owers inspring. Sun or shade.

Phormium tenaxharakeke, fl axClump-forming fl ax with large stiffleaves, to 3m. Full exposure and sun.

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