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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Einadia triandra
Height: 0.1m;  Spread: 1m
Herb
An endemic coastal plant from throughout NZ. Bright red berries provide food for lizards and birds.
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This image of Einadia triandra was taken on Long Island, Queen Charlotte Sound where it grows as a dense herb all over the northern end.
Renamed Chenopodium triandrum
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