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Plant propagation
It is preferable to propagate plants by seeds rather than cuttings or by division. This ensures maximum genetic diversity is maintained.

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Empodisma robustum
Height: 2m;  Spread: 2m
Wirerush (Sedge & Rush-like)
Once established in a sunny, acidic, moist site Wirerush grows vigorously.There is a smaller form from south of the Waikato. The dominant plant in the formation of peat bogs in NZ.
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