Introduction
Overview
New Zealand native flowering plants display a remarkable diversity of forms, colours, and ecological strategies. From the iconic kōwhai (Sophora spp.) with its bright yellow blooms to the vibrant red flowers of the pōhutukawa ( Metrosideros excelsa ), these plants provide essential food for native birds and insects. Many species, such as Clianthus maximus (Kākābeak) and Veronica salicifolia (Koromiko) (Hebe salicifolia is a synonym of Veronica salicifolia), are popular in gardens for their ornamental value and ability to attract pollinators. Native flowering plants are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting biodiversity.
About New Zealand's Native Flowers
New Zealand's native flowering plants offer unique colours and forms that have evolved in isolation. While often more subtle than exotic garden varieties, our native flowers have special adaptations to local conditions and provide essential food for native birds, bees, and other pollinators. Alpine specialists like NZ Plantain showcase remarkable evolutionary adaptations to high-altitude environments, while spectacular bloomers like Mountain Buttercup create brilliant golden carpets of colour across New Zealand's high country. Adding native flowering plants to your garden helps support local ecosystems.
Explore Our Native Flowering Plants
Myosotis Angustata Native Plant
Myosotis angustata
Myosotis Angustata Native Plant ( Myosotis angustata ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Antarctica Native Plant
Myosotis antarctica
Myosotis Antarctica Native Plant ( Myosotis antarctica ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Arnoldii Native Plant
Myosotis arnoldii
Myosotis Arnoldii Native Plant ( Myosotis arnoldii ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Australis Native Plant
Myosotis australis
Myosotis Australis Native Plant ( Myosotis australis ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Australis Subsp Australis Native Plant
Myosotis australis
Myosotis australis subsp. australis is an indigenous forget-me-not with a single rosette, lateral flowering branches, and pale yellow to white corollas.
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Myosotis Brevis Native Plant
Myosotis brevis
Myosotis Brevis Native Plant ( Myosotis brevis ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Brockiei Native Plant
Myosotis brockiei
Myosotis Brockiei Native Plant ( Myosotis brockiei ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Brockiei Subsp Brockiei Native Plant
Myosotis brockiei
Myosotis brockiei subsp. brockiei is an endemic Western Nelson forget-me-not of montane and subalpine rocky ground, with white flowers and exserted stamens.
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Myosotis Brockiei Subsp Dysis Native Plant
Myosotis brockiei
Habitat, care, and conservation notes for Myosotis brockiei in New Zealand flora.
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Myosotis Bryonoma Native Plant
Myosotis bryonoma
Myosotis Bryonoma Native Plant ( Myosotis bryonoma ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Capitata Native Plant
Myosotis capitata
Myosotis Capitata Native Plant ( Myosotis capitata ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Chaffeyorum Native Plant
Myosotis chaffeyorum
Myosotis Chaffeyorum Native Plant ( Myosotis chaffeyorum ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Cheesemanii Native Plant
Myosotis cheesemanii
Myosotis Cheesemanii Native Plant ( Myosotis cheesemanii ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Colensoi Native Plant
Myosotis colensoi
Myosotis Colensoi Native Plant ( Myosotis colensoi ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Concinna Native Plant
Myosotis concinna
Myosotis Concinna Native Plant ( Myosotis concinna ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Eximia Native Plant
Myosotis eximia
Myosotis Eximia Native Plant ( Myosotis eximia ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Explanata Native Plant
Myosotis explanata
Myosotis Explanata Native Plant ( Myosotis explanata ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Forsteri Native Plant
Myosotis forsteri
Myosotis Forsteri Native Plant ( Myosotis forsteri ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Glabrescens Native Plant
Myosotis glabrescens
Myosotis Glabrescens Native Plant ( Myosotis glabrescens ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Glauca Native Plant
Myosotis glauca
Myosotis Glauca Native Plant ( Myosotis glauca ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Goyenii Native Plant
Myosotis goyenii
Myosotis Goyenii Native Plant ( Myosotis goyenii ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Goyenii Subsp Goyenii Native Plant
Myosotis goyenii
Myosotis goyenii subsp. goyenii is the nominate form of an endemic South Island forget-me-not with loose rosettes and pale yellow to white flowers.
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Myosotis Goyenii Subsp Infima Native Plant
Myosotis goyenii
Habitat, care, and conservation notes for Myosotis goyenii in New Zealand flora.
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Myosotis Hikuwai Native Plant
Myosotis hikuwai
Myosotis Hikuwai Native Plant ( Myosotis hikuwai ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Laeta Native Plant
Myosotis laeta
Myosotis Laeta Native Plant ( Myosotis laeta ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Lyallii Native Plant
Myosotis lyallii
Myosotis Lyallii Native Plant ( Myosotis lyallii ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Lyallii Subsp Elderi Native Plant
Myosotis lyallii
Myosotis lyallii subsp. elderi is a prostrate endemic forget-me-not of the drier eastern South Island, with wholly bracteate inflorescences and white corollas.
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Myosotis Lyallii Subsp Lyallii Native Plant
Myosotis lyallii
Habitat, care, and conservation notes for Myosotis lyallii in New Zealand flora.
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Myosotis Lytteltonensis Native Plant
Myosotis lytteltonensis
Myosotis Lytteltonensis Native Plant ( Myosotis lytteltonensis ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Macrantha Native Plant
Myosotis macrantha
Myosotis Macrantha Native Plant ( Myosotis macrantha ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Matthewsii Native Plant
Myosotis matthewsii
Myosotis Matthewsii Native Plant ( Myosotis matthewsii ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Monroi Native Plant
Myosotis monroi
Myosotis Monroi Native Plant ( Myosotis monroi ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Mooreana Native Plant
Myosotis mooreana
Myosotis Mooreana Native Plant ( Myosotis mooreana ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Oreophila Native Plant
Myosotis oreophila
Myosotis Oreophila Native Plant ( Myosotis oreophila ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Pansa Native Plant
Myosotis pansa
Myosotis Pansa Native Plant ( Myosotis pansa ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Pansa Subsp Pansa Native Plant
Myosotis pansa
Myosotis pansa subsp. pansa , the Waitākere forget-me-not, is a North Island endemic with ebracteate inflorescences and white, exserted-stamen flowers.
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Myosotis Pansa Subsp Praeceps Native Plant
Myosotis pansa
Habitat, care, and conservation notes for Myosotis pansa in New Zealand flora.
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Myosotis Petiolata Native Plant
Myosotis petiolata
Myosotis Petiolata Native Plant ( Myosotis petiolata ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Pottsiana Native Plant
Myosotis pottsiana
Myosotis Pottsiana Native Plant ( Myosotis pottsiana ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Rakiura Native Plant
Myosotis rakiura
Myosotis Rakiura Native Plant ( Myosotis rakiura ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Retrorsa Native Plant
Myosotis retrorsa
Myosotis Retrorsa Native Plant ( Myosotis retrorsa ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Saxatilis Native Plant
Myosotis saxatilis
Myosotis Saxatilis Native Plant ( Myosotis saxatilis ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Saxosa Native Plant
Myosotis saxosa
Myosotis Saxosa Native Plant ( Myosotis saxosa ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Spatulata Native Plant
Myosotis spatulata
Myosotis Spatulata Native Plant ( Myosotis spatulata ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Suavis Native Plant
Myosotis suavis
Myosotis Suavis Native Plant ( Myosotis suavis ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Tenericaulis Native Plant
Myosotis tenericaulis
Myosotis Tenericaulis Native Plant ( Myosotis tenericaulis ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Traversii Native Plant
Myosotis traversii
Myosotis Traversii Native Plant ( Myosotis traversii ) is a New Zealand native plant represented here with a sourced image, practical growing notes, habitat context, and conservation information.
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Myosotis Traversii Subsp Cantabrica Native Plant
Myosotis traversii
Myosotis traversii subsp. cantabrica is a central South Island endemic that forms perennial rosettes with erect ebracteate inflorescences and white to yellow corollas.
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Tips for Success with Native Flowers
Native flowering plants can add colour and interest to your garden while providing food for native birds and insects. Most prefer well-draining soil and a sunny position, though some forest species will appreciate partial shade. Consider the natural habitat of each species when planning your garden.