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New Zealand Native • Wetland Plant • Long Arching Foliage

Hardy • Structural • Naturally Aotearoa

Bring a little piece of Aotearoa into your garden with Carex secta, commonly known as Pūrei or Swamp Sedge.

This hardy New Zealand native perennial is particularly at home in wetlands, along river margins and in other damp or waterlogged areas, where its distinctive long, arching green foliage creates beautiful natural movement and texture.

More than simply an attractive native plant, Pūrei also has an important place within our natural environment. It is commonly used in wetland and riparian restoration, where native planting helps support and re-establish these important ecosystems.

Why We Love It

• Native to New Zealand
• Commonly known as Pūrei or Swamp Sedge
• Botanical name Carex secta
• Hardy perennial
• Distinctive long, arching green leaves
• Adds beautiful movement and texture
• Naturally suited to damp environments
• Particularly at home in wetland areas
• Suitable for planting around waterways and river margins
• Popular for riparian planting
• Used in wetland restoration projects
• A fabulous choice for naturalistic native planting
• Brings a distinctly Aotearoa feel to the landscape

At a Glance

Botanical Name: Carex secta
Common Names: Pūrei / Swamp Sedge
Origin: New Zealand Native
Plant Type: Hardy Perennial Sedge
Foliage: Long, Arching Green Leaves
Naturally Found: Wetlands, River Margins & Waterlogged Environments
Common Uses: Native Gardens, Wetland Planting & Riparian Restoration

Hardy, beautifully architectural and unmistakably Aotearoa — Pūrei is a native with both presence and purpose.