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Shrub
Olearia x haastii - Tree Daisy 
A hybrid form popular in Europe. Tight habit with small leathery leaves. White flowers.
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Other
Ophioglossum coriaceum
Prefers moist soil in light shade. Cannot compete with and will be displaced by other vegetation if not assisted. Protect from slugs and snails.
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Herb
Ophioglossum petiolatum
A rare fleshy relative to ferns. Vulnerable to slugs and pests . Rather attractive. Usually found around bogs and swamps.
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Grass
Oplismenus hirtellus - Basket Grass
Prostrate grass with a loose spreading habit. Will tolerate light foot traffic.
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Herb
Oreostylidium subulatum
A monotypic endemic genus it is a curious scientific oddity. Densely tufted, rhizome spreading herb of lowland to low alpine areas.
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Herb
Ourisia caespitosa
A fleshy groundcover usually in montane forest on stream sides and sepages. Very tropical looking with attractive flowers. Difficult to keep alive in warmer climates so availability is limited.
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Herb
Ourisia lactea
An attractive plant found in montane areas on stream sides and seepages. Tropical looking with nice flowers. Difficult in warmer areas and limited in availability.
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Herb
Ourisia macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa
A lush, low spreading herb with upright sprays of white flowers. It prefers a cool moist, but not sodden, site.
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Herb
Ourisia macrophylla - Mountain foxglove
Attractive green leaves and white flowers in Spring. Vey difficult to keep alive in humid areas.
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Herb
Ourisia vulcanica
Forming bright green mats Ourisia vulcanica is found in subalpin areas of the central volcanic plateau. Clusters of white flowers on a 15cm stalk. It demands a cool moist,but not waterlogged condition with plenty of air movement.
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Ground Cover
Oxalis lactea
An attractive little plant that is not invasive like its exotic cousins. Fleshy dark green leaves with 1 cm white flowers.
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Ground Cover
Oxalis magellanica
A non invasive groundcover with dark green leaves and double white flowers. Rather pretty.
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Shrub
Ozothamnus amoena - Tauhinu
Attractive green foliage with white flower heads (summer). Coastal. Was Ozothamnus fulvida.
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Shrub
Ozothamnus leptophylla - Cottonwood, Tauhinu
Small tight silver foliage looks best on exposed coastal cliffs. Hardy.
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Shrub
Ozothamnus vauvilliersii - Mt. Cottonwood
Light yellow foliage, hardy plant grows on barren soils.
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Shrub
Pachystegia insignis - Marlborough rock daisy
Bold silver/grey foliage. White daisy-like flower (summer). Needs good drainage
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Shrub
Pachystegia minor - Marlborough rock daisy
Miniature form of P.insignis but with a much tighter habit. Needs good drainage.
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Shrub
Pachystegia rufa - Marlborough rock daisy
Similar to P.insignis but with a bronze hue to the underside of the leaves. Needs good drainage
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Fern
Paesia scaberula - Scented Fern
Vigorous growth once established. Hardy. Tangly habit. Delightful scent apparent when dew is touched by sun.
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Ground Cover
Parahebe canescens
Minute silvery-grey leaves form tight mats which will be smothered by blue flowers in summer.
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