Plants that are suitable for moist or occasionally wet areas. Often used as background planting for the edges of the pond or dam. Prefers moist drained soil. Sold in forms of bare-rooted clumps or rhizomes/rootstock. Dispatch anytime of the year unless specified.

Acorus pusillus (Dwarf Sweet Flag)
Short dark green grass-like (or iris-like) leaves grown in fans from running rhizome. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Acorus pusillus var. 'Aurea' (Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag)
Short golden yellow-greenish grass-like (or iris-like) leaves grown in fans from running rhizome. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Aristea ecklonii (Blue Stars)
Green iris-like leaves. Panicles of blue flowers emerge during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Asarum canadense (Canadian Wild Ginger)
NEW! A beautiful plant for the shade garden. Green kidney shaped leaves grown from long rhizomes. Often grown as a medicinal herb. Rare.

AUD $16.50 each

Baloskion tetraphyllum (Tassel Cordrush/Restio tetraphyllus)
Green thread-like foliage emerging from erect stems covered with light brown sheaths across each node. Great for landscaping. Not for Tas.

AUD $6.50 each

Blechnum penna-marina (Alpine Water Fern)
Deep green pinnate fronds growing in a scrambling habit. Prefers cool, moist and shade conditions to do well. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Canna x generalis cv. 'Australia' (Canna hybrid)
Bright glowing orange orchid-like flowers edged with a deeper reddish-orange colour. Attractive brownish-purple leaves sometimes fading to very dark green colour. An old favourite. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Canna x generalis cv. 'Bengal Tiger' (Orange Canna)
Also known as Canna 'Pretoria'. Beautiful strong & bright glowing orange coloured flowers. Green leaves heavily striped with creamy white to yellow stripe banding. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Canna x generalis cv. 'Striped Beauty' (Striped Canna)
Also known as Canna 'Bangkok'. Very bright yellow flowers slashed with white at the centre of each petal. Green leaves striped with creamy white stripe banding. Originally from Thailand. Formerly known as Canna 'Petriona'. Not for Tas.

AUD $12.50 each

Carex appressa (Tall Sedge)
A sedge with green grass-like leaves with yellow-brown flower spikes during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Carex brunnea (Greater Brown Sedge/Carex hattoriana)
A sedge with soft green narrow foliage. Pale to dark red-brown spikes during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $6.50 each

Carex brunnea var. 'Variegata' (Variegated Greater Brown Sedge)
A sedge with green narrow grass-like leaves variegated with creamy white stripes. Pale to dark red-brown spikes during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Carex morrowii 'Variegata' (Variegated Japanese Sedge Grass)
Very attractive plant with deep green wide-bladed leaves margined with white. It is rhizomatous and are slow growing. We have found that misidentified Carex cultivars have been sold under this name in Australia. However, the one we offer is the TRUE form of this species. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Carex muskingumensis (Palm-Leaf Sedge)
Upright sedge with narrow green leaves and spikes of brown flowerheads during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Carex siderosticha 'Variegata' (Variegated Broad-Leaf Sedge)
A very beautiful groundcover plant for the shade garden. Leaves to the width of approximately 2cms wide. Very slow to propagate. Ideal for the cottage style or cool climate garden. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Colocasia esculenta (Green Taro)
Green arrow leaves that resembles the shape of an elephant's ear, hence, most often referred to as the "Elephant's Ear" plant. These leaves are grown from suckering edible tubers. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Colocasia esculenta cv. 'Black Beauty' (Black Beauty Taro)
NEW! Quite rare and attractive ornamental taro with green leaves maturing to dark purplish-black colour with age along with striking bright green veins. Stems are green in colour unlike the Black Magic Taro. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Colocasia esculenta cv. 'Black Magic' (Black Magic Taro)
Very attractive ornamental taro with dark purplish-green leaves maturing to dark purplish-black colour with age. Not for Tas.

AUD $16.50 each

Colocasia esculenta cv. 'Fontanesii' (Black Stemmed Taro)
Glossy dark purplish-black stems with dark green leaves edged and veined with deep purple colour. Golden yellow flowers in the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $8.50 each

Colocasia esculenta cv. 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro)
One of the more attractive Taros with green leaves overlaid with patches of violet-purple colour in between the green veins. Not for Tas.

AUD $18.00 each

Colocasia esculenta cv. 'Nancy's Revenge' (Nancy's Revenge Taro)
NEW! Quite rare and attractive ornamental taro with green leaves with bright creamy yellow central vein radiating outwards. A striking variegated cultivar excellent for colour contrast plantings. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Colocasia esculenta cv. 'Rhubarb' (Red Stemmed Taro/Cranberry Stemmed Taro)
Bright and beautiful rhubarb red stems with dark green leaves. An interesting ornamental form or variant. Rare. Not for Tas.

AUD $22.00 each

Colocasia esculenta cv. 'Violet Stem' (Violet Stemmed Taro)
A beautiful taro with deep violet stem and dark green leaves tinted with purplish-violet. Not for Tas.

AUD $10.00 each

Colocasia fallax (Silver Leaf Taro)
Very attractive green leaves with a thick silver vein down the centre and branches out with smaller silver veins. One of the more attractive ornamental species that originate from South-Eastern Asia. Not for Tas.

AUD $16.50 each

Crinum pedunculatum (River Lily/Swamp Lily)
White starry flowers from long stalks during the warmer months. Medium green strap-like leaves. A large growing plant. Not for Tas.

AUD $9.50 each

Cyperus albostriatus (Broad-leafed Umbrella Sedge/Cyperus diffusus)
Erect green stems with umbrella-like deep green bracts on top. Leaf blades are wide. Can be difficult to establish.

AUD $7.50 each

Cyperus albostriatus var. 'Variegatus' (Variegated Broad-leafed Umbrella Sedge/Cyperus diffusus var. 'Variegatus')
Erect stems variegated green and white stripes with umbrella-like bracts on top. Leaf blades are wide. Can be difficult to establish.

AUD $12.50 each

Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant/Ligularia tussilaginea)
Kidney-shaped green leaves with yellow daisy-like flowers during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $8.00 each

Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum' (Crested Leopard Plant/Ligularia tussilaginea 'Crispata')
This is a highly sought after crested form of the Leopard Plant. Green leaves with ruffled edges that are highly fluted/undulated. Golden yellow daisy-like flowers during the warmer months. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Farfugium japonicum var. 'Argenteum' (Variegated Leopard Plant/Ligularia tussilaginea var. 'Argentea')
Beautiful kidney-shaped green leaves boldly variegated with creamy white. Yellow daisy-like flowers during the warmer months.

AUD $25.00 each

Farfugium japonicum var. 'Aureo maculatum' (Gold Spotted Leopard Plant/Ligularia tussilaginea var. 'Aureo-maculata')
Kidney-shaped green leaves with golden yellow spots. Yellow daisy-like flowers during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $6.50 each

Farfugium japonicum var. 'Giganteum' (Giant Leopard Plant/Ligularia tussilaginea var. 'Gigantea')
Giant form with kidney-shaped green leaves with large yellow daisy-like flowers.

Currently Not Available

Ficinia nodosa / Isolepis nodosa (Knobby Club Rush)
Green stemmed foliage with short brown spikes produced during the warmer months. Great for coastal plantings as it is mildly salt tolerant. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Gunnera cordifolia (Heart-leaved Gunnera)
An interesting Australian native from Tasmania with hairy green heart shaped leaves. Red berries produced during mid-summer. A carpeting plant that spreads by stolons. Prefers a cool, moist and protected site. Do not allow it to dry out. Great for cool climate gardens. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Gunnera manicata (Giant Rhubarb)
Giant scalloped leaves with serrated edges and small spiny undersides. Much smoother in leaf texture than Gunnera tinctoria. Berries are red in colour. Can be difficult to establish.

Currently Not Available

Gunnera prorepens (Creeping Gunnera)
An interesting New Zealand native with bronzed green hairy leaves. Red berries produced during mid-summer. A small carpeting plant that spreads by stolons. Prefers a cool, moist and protected site. Do not allow it to dry out. Great for cool climate gardens. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Gunnera tinctoria (Chilean Gunnera/Chilean Rhubarb)
Giant scalloped leaves with sharply toothed edges. The leaves has reddish veined ribs and spiny undersides. Berries are bronze in colour. Can be difficult to establish.

Currently Not Available

Hemerocallis cv. 'Stella d'Oro' (Daylily hybrid)
One of the most used landscaping daylily plants in English style water gardens. Beautiful yellow flowers and deep green leaves.

Currently Not Available

Hymenocallis caribaea var. 'Variegata' (Variegated Spider Lily)
White conical spidery flowers. Bright green leaves striped vertically with creamy white to creamy yellow colour. As it is a heat loving species, it can sometimes be difficult to establish in the cooler climates. Uncommon.

Currently Not Available

Hymenocallis littoralis (Narrow Leaf Spider Lily)
Beautiful white spider flowers produced during the warmer months. Bright green leaves. Not for Tas.

AUD $8.00 each

Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' (Japanese Blood Grass)
A grass plant with bring green foliage that would be egded with deep red during the warmers months. In some areas, this particular plant will go completely dormant over winter. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Iris japonica (Crested Iris)
Short growing iris with green leaves on running stems or stolons. Pale blue to white flowers produced during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.00 each

Iris japonica var. 'Variegata' (Variegated Crested Iris)
Short growing iris with variegated green and creamy white leaves on running stems or stolons. Pale blue to white flowers produced during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Juncus pallidus (Pale Rush)
Upright green foliage with light coloured flower spikes produced during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $8.50 each

Juncus usitatus (Native Rush)
Thin green cylindrical rush-like stems with tiny golden-brown coloured flower spikes during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' (Red Lobelia)
Attractive deep purplish-red or burgundy leaves. Glowing red flowers produced in the warmer months. Eye-catching from a distance.

Currently Not Available

Lobelia 'Tanya' (Lobelia hybrid)
One of the RARE and interesting Lobelia hybrids. Vivid magenta pink flowers. Great for a moist shady spot. Uncommon.

Currently Not Available

Lobelia gerardii (Vedrariensis Lobelia)
Very attractive violet-blue flowers during the warmer months. Great for a moist shady spot. Uncommon.

Currently Not Available

Lobelia siphilitica (The Great Lobelia)
Attractive mid-blue flowers opening mid to late Summer. Bright green leaves. Great for a moist shady spot.

AUD $7.50 each

Lobelia siphilitica var. 'Alba' (The Great White Lobelia)
A beautiful and rare white form of 'The Great Lobelia' with pure elegant white flowers opening mid to late Summer. Bright green leaves. Great for a moist shady spot. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Lysichiton americanum (Skunk Cabbage)
Unusual yellow spathe appears during the warmer months. Beautiful shield like green leaves. Can be difficult to establish. Rare.

AUD $25.00 each

Lysichiton camtschatcensis (White Skunk Cabbage)
Unusual white spathe appears during the warmer months. Beautiful shield like green leaves. Difficult to establish. Does not tolerate climate high humidity during summer. Quite rare.

Currently Not Available

Lysimachia nummularia (Green Moneywort/Creeping Jenny)
Round green leaves on trailing creeping stems. Yellow flowers during the warmer months. Great to blend in the edges of ponds. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' (Gold Moneywort/Golden Creeping Jenny)
Round golden yellow leaves on greenish-yellow trailing/creeping stems. Yellow flowers during the warmer months. Great to blend in the edges of ponds. Not for Tas.

AUD $6.00 each

Mazus pumilio - White form (White Swamp Mazus)
The white form this species. Tiny white flowers with a hint of violet produced during the warmer months. Medium green creeping leaves. Mat forming. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.00 each

Mazus reptans (Creeping Mazus)
Tiny purplish flowers produced during the warmer months. Medium green creeping leaves. Mat forming. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.00 each

Mentha pulegium (Pennyroyal Mint)
Spikes of light violet blue flowers during the warmer months. Highly scented green leaves. Can also be grown in sufficiently wet areas as well. Not for Tas.

AUD $6.50 each

Miscanthus giganteus (Giant Chinese Silver Grass)
Green grasses with long narrow foliage grown in an upright manner. Can reach up to 3 metres in height under ideal conditions. Inflorescences pink tinted silvery white. Not for Tas. Limited supply.

Currently Not Available

Miscanthus purpurascens (Flame Grass)
Greyish-green leaves turning to very beautiful purplish-red-orange in Autumn. Inflorescences silvery white in colour and very narrow. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Miscanthus sinensis cv. 'Flamingo' (Flamingo Grass)
Green grass-like foliage. Beautiful pink inflorescences produced during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $11.00 each

Miscanthus sinensis cv. 'Gracillimus' (Maiden Grass)
Green grass-like foliage with white mid-vein. Copper toned inflorescences during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $9.00 each

Miscanthus sinensis cv. 'Graziella' ()
Green grass-like foliage that turns to beautiful golden colour during autumn. Silvery white inflorescences produced during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $9.00 each

Miscanthus sinensis cv. 'Sarabande' (Narrow Leaf Maiden Grass)
Similar to the cultivar 'Gracillimus', but with narrower green grass-like foliage and golden copper toned inflorescences. Not for Tas.

AUD $9.00 each

Miscanthus sinensis cv. 'Silberfeder' (Silver Feather Maiden Grass)
Green grass-like foliage 2cm in width approx. During the warmer months, the inflorescences produced are silvery white in colour and feather-like in appearance. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Miscanthus sinensis cv. 'Variegatus' (Varigated Japanese Silver Grass/Variegated Maiden Grass)
Beautiful green grass-like foliage striped with creamy white vertical banding. Inflorescences produced during the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $8.50 each

Miscanthus sinensis cv. 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass/Leopard Grass)
Attractive green grass-like foliage variegated with yellow bandings across the leaf. Copper toned inflorescences. Shorter in height than most other cultivars. Not for Tas.

AUD $7.00 each

Miscanthus transmorrisonensis (Evergreen Miscanthus)
Glossy green narrow leaves with golden yellow spikelets produced throughout the flowering season. Forms a beautiful dome-like mound by it's weeping leaf arrangements. A very useful plant for evergreen planting. However, it is said to go dormant in very cold areas though.

AUD $9.50 each

Persicaria virginiana (Virginia Knotweed)
Ovate green leaves with deep maroon markings across. During the warmer months, beautiful tiny red fruits are produced following the short lived flowers. Not for Tas.

AUD $12.00 each

Persicaria virginiana cv. 'Painter's Palette' (Variegated Virginia Knotweed)
An attractive hybrid. Variegated ovate green and creamy white leaves with deep maroon markings across. During the warmer months, beautiful tiny red fruits are produced following the short lived flowers. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Petasites fragrans (Winter Heliotrope)
Green kidney shaped leaves. Daisy-like flowerheads over spring, summer and autumn. Lightly fragrant. Does well in areas protected from wind and direct sunlight.

AUD $7.50 each

Petasites japonicus f. 'Purpureus' (Purple Japanese Sweet Coltsfoot)
An interesting purple leaf form of the species plant. Large kidney shaped purplish leaves. Similar growth habit as to the large Gunnera species. A colourful addition to any landscaped garden. Highly sought after. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Petasites japonicus var. 'Variegatus' (Variegated Japanese Sweet Coltsfoot)
Very attractive and interesting green kidney shaped leaves irregularly splashed with golden yellow. Similar growth habit as to the large Gunnera species. A colourful addition to any landscaped garden. Highly sought after. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Phalaris arundinacea cv. 'Tricolor' (Tricolor Canary Grass)
Attractive grass-like leaves with a blend of blue, green and white. Rare - different to the more commonly offered cultivars "Feesy" and "Picta". Not for Tas.

AUD $9.50 each

Primula poissonii (Candelabra Primrose)
An interesting plant from China with very eye-catching purple flowers during the warmer months. This primula seems to be able to tolerate slightly warmer climates provided there is sufficient shade. Flourishes in waterlogged soils as well as moist well-drain soil. Uncommon.

Currently Not Available

Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow' (Variegated Japanese Sage)
An interesting plant from Japan. Variegated green and white hairy leaves. Bright yellow flowers produced during the warmer months. Protect from hot winds. A very colourful plant for the shaded areas. Requires moist, but well drained location. Does not do well in areas with high humidity levels. Do not allow it to dry out. Great for cool climate gardens. Rare.

Currently Not Available

Salvia uliginosa (Bog Sage)
Medium green near oval shaped leaves with spikelets of beautiful small blue flowers produced over the warmer months.

Currently Not Available

Sarracenia leucophylla - White Form (White Pitcher Plant)
NEW! A rare pure white form of the species. One of the most popular and beautiful carnivorous plants. Feeds off insects. Can tolerate some waterlogging during summer. Prefers a more sheltered or protected site.

Currently Not Available

Schizostylis coccinea (Red Kaffir Lily)
Bright red star-like flowers produced over the warmer months. Green grass-like leaves. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Schizostylis coccinea var. 'Apple Blossom'

Schizostylis coccinea cv. 'Apple Blossom' (Pink Kaffir Lily hybrid)
A beautiful hybrid with pale pink flowers blended with white. Green grass-like leaves. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Schizostylis coccinea cv. 'Mrs Heggarty' (Pink Kaffir Lily hybrid)
Musky pink star-like flowers produced over the warmer months. Green grass-like leaves. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Schizostylis coccinea var. 'Alba' (White Kaffir Lily)
Clear white star-like flowers produced over the warmer months. Green grass-like leaves. Not for Tas.

AUD $5.50 each

Wachedorfia thyrsiflora (Red Root)
Large green ribbed/corrugated leaves with tall spikes of yellow-orange flowers over the warmer months. Not for Tas.

AUD $8.50 each

Zantedeschia aethiopica cv. 'Childsiana' (Dwarf White Arum Lily hybrid)
A dwarf hybrid of "Arum Lily" with smaller creamy white flowers and bright green leaves. Not for WA & Tas.

AUD $6.50 each

Zantedeschia aethiopica cv. 'Green Goddess' (Green Goddess Arum Lily)
A variegated hybrid "Arum Lily" with large unusual creamy white flowers splashed with bright green. Not for WA & Tas.

AUD $6.50 each

Zantedeschia aethiopica cv. 'Marshmallow' (Marshmallow Arum Lily)
A very attractive hybrid of the "Arum Lily" plant with creamy white flowers blended pink toward the throat. Not for WA & Tas.

Currently Not Available

Zantedeschia aethiopica cv. 'White Gnome' (Narrow-leaved Dwarf White Arum Lily)
A very different hybrid of the "Arum Lily" plant with narrow green near lanceolate leaves and white flowers. Not for WA & Tas.

AUD $6.50 each

Zephyranthes candida (Storm Lily)
Attractive star-like white flowers. Deep green leaves. A beautiful bulb-like plant for the waterside area or even wet soil plantings. Not for Tas.

Currently Not Available

Code explanations:
= Tolerant of cold temperate climate
= Tolerant of tropical climate
= Tolerant of temperate & sub-tropical climate
= Frost Sensitive - may not survive in climate subjected to frost
= Full Shade or Indirect Sunlight
= Full Sun
= Part Sun & Part Shade
= Small growing - Suitable for small size water gardens or tub style water features
= Medium growing - Suitable for medium size water gardens
= Large growing - Suitable for large size water gardens or naturalizing in dams
= Great as cut flowers
= Native to Australia

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