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Herb
Leptinella serrulata
Quite similar to L.pusilla. Coastal to subalpine (0-1200 m a.s.l.) but more frequent at lower altitudes. Usually found in open sites on gravel, sand or in sparsely vegetated tussock grassland,
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Ground Cover
Leptinella squalida subsp. mediana 
Bronze-green foliage. Spreads very quickly. Prefers cool, shade and moist soil. Coastal to alpine (0-2000 m a.s.l.), cobble or sand beaches & alpine herbfields.
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Ground Cover
Leptinella squalida subsp. squallida
Bronze-green foliage. Spreads very quickly. Prefers cool, shade and moist soil, in coastal turf, along river beds.
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Ground Cover
Leptinella tenella
This is a fast growing, dense forming plant 2 cm x 2 m or more. Can be planted in places of fresh water or esturine areas. Also found in the Waitakere ecological district.
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Ground Cover
Leptinella traillii
An attractive fern like groundcover that grows in southern sand dunes and around brackish areas.
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Fern
Leptolepia novae-zelandiae - Lace fern
An uncommon fern that can grow quickly in good conditions. Delicate fronds create an interesting clump.
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Fern
Leptopteris hymenophylloides - Heruheru
Delicate foliage resembling filmy ferns. Can form a trunk (50cm). Temperamental.
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Fern
Leptopteris superba - Prince of Wales Feather
One of NZ's most attractive ferns, but very temperamental. Slow growing. Not often available.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Blossom - Manuka, tea tree
Pink flowers, doubles, in spring and winter. Tolerant of practically any condition except shade.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Burgundy Queen - Manuka, tea tree
Red flowers, doubles, late winter/spring. Tolerant of practically any condition except shade.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Cherry Brandy
A smaller cultivar with deep pink single flowers in Spring. New growth is bronze purple.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Crimson Glory - Manuka, tea tree
Compact shrub. Crimson double flowers and reddish foliage (spring). Tolerant of most conditions except shade.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Karekare - Manuka, tea tree
Brilliant white flowers, singles. Tolerant of most conditions except shade.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Martinii - Manuka, tea tree
Large pink flowers, single (winter to early spring).
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Shrub
Leptospermum Nanum Kea - Dwarf Manuka
Large pink flowers (summer/autumn). Very compact. Good rockery plant.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Nanum Kiwi - Dwarf Manuka
Single red flowers (spring/summer). Very compact. Good rockery plant.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Nanum Ruru
One of the miniature cultivars named after various birds. A spring flowering form with pale pink petals deepening to crimson at the base.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Nanum Tui - Dwarf Manuka
Dwarf form of Manuka making an attractive, slow growing spherical bush. Flowers white with pink centre,single.
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Ground Cover
Leptospermum Pink Cascade - Manuka, tea tree
Spreading habit. Pink flowers, single. Long flowering from spring to summer.
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Shrub
Leptospermum Red Damask - Manuka
Double crimson flowers (spring-summer). Dense flowering. Compact habit. Bronze foliage
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