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Acaena Various Species Biddibiddi Flower like seed heads occur from spring to mid-summer. Generally tolerant of a wide range of conditions and soil types. Striking groundcover plant, particularly when grown with plants of contrasting colours.		Quantity
Aciphylla species Spaniard Spiky yet attractive foliage with large, spectacular flower head. Needs sunny, well drained site, in soil that won't become too dry and deep enough to accommodate long tap roots.		Quantity
Agapanthus orientali Dark green curving, strap like leaves. Large dense umbels of rich blue flowers borne on strong stems late summer. Good in group plantings. Reasonably hardy.		Quantity
Agathis australis Kauri Majestic forest giant, most famous of NZ native trees. Slow growing, stays in juvenile form 50 plus years. Prefers rich, moist soil. Requires a sheltered position, particularly from frosts to grow well this far south.		Quantity
Anemanthele lessoniana Rainbow Grass or Oryzopsis Beautifully coloured, graceful tussock - red/brown/green long drooping leaves. Effective as mass plantings, ground cover or in containers. Generally hardy but will not tolerate salt-laden winds.		Quantity
Aristotelia fruticosa Mountain Wineberry One of the most handsome native, berrying shrubs. Flowers Oct-Dec, pink berries ripen Nov-Apr. Will grow well in reasonable conditions and can be pruned for a compact shape.		Quantity
Aristotelia serrata Wineberry or Makomako Fast growing coloniser, deciduous as juvenile plant in cold climates. Attractive, rose pink flowers in spring. Happy in any reasonable conditions.		Quantity
Arthropodium cirratum Rengarena Rock Lily Popular, beautiful garden lily useful in mass planting or for groundcover. Perennial with starry white flowers on tall stems early to mid summer. Tolerates wide range of conditions (including coastal) but can be frost tender.		Quantity
Astelia chathamica Silver Spear Native of the Chatham Islands. One of the most distinctive species of Astelia. Silvery sheen makes it a stunning feature plant for massed planting or special container. Tolerates sun or semi shade. Prefers rich soil and tolerates some dryness. Do not over water.		Quantity
Astelia fragrans One of the most common Astelias in NZ, found throughout forest and scrub from the coast to 900m. Silver sheen of foliage makes an attractive plant. Reasonably hardy. Prefers shade. Do not over water.		Quantity
Astelia grandis Swamp Astelia Similar to Astelia fragrans, but wide olive green leaves with silvery sheen beneath and reddish-purple midribs are more erect and less tapered. Happy in average conditions, but able to withstand permanently wet feet.		Quantity
Astelia nervosa Mountain Astelia or Kakaho Very hardy flax like plant with large silvery leaves. Useful en masse for groundcover. Will grow in sun or shade. Requires well drained soil.		Quantity
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