Cushion Plant

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Raoulia Buchananii

Description Raoulia Buchananii, also known as the Cushion Plant, is a unique perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to New Zealand and is a popular choice for rock gardens and dry areas due to its natural ability to withstand harsh conditions. The Cushion Plant is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that produces small, round leaves…
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Raoulia Monroi

Description Raoulia Monroi, also known as Monro’s Raoulia, is an alpine cushion plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southern alps of New Zealand and can be found in rocky areas above the treeline. The plant is named after Percy Monro, a New Zealand botanist who discovered it in the 1940s. Raoulia Monroi is an…
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Raoulia Glabra

Description Raoulia glabra, commonly known as the cushion plant, is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to New Zealand and is a popular choice for rock gardens, alpine gardens, and container planting. The plant is known for its unique growth habit, which forms a cushion-like structure that grows up to 10 cm in…
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Scleranthus Brockiei

Description Scleranthus Brockiei is a small cushion plant that is native to New Zealand. This plant is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family and is commonly known as Brockie’s knawel. It is a low-growing perennial that forms a compact cushion, which is usually less than 5 cm in height. The plant produces tiny flowers that are greenish-yellow in color and…
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Eremogone Juncea

Description Eremogone Juncea, commonly known as the Cushion plant or the Rush-like Sandwort, is a hardy flowering plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a low-growing perennial that forms dense cushions, making it an ideal plant for rock gardens or as a ground cover. The plant is native to North America and is found in rocky and sandy areas,…
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Azorella Hookeri

Description Azorella Hookeri is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is commonly known as the cushion plant due to its ability to form dense cushions, which can range from 15 to 60 cm in diameter. The plant is native to South America and is widely distributed throughout the Andes, including Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and…
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Donatia

Description Donatia is a genus of tiny cushion plants that belongs to the family Stylidiaceae. These plants are native to the sub-Antarctic islands, alpine and arctic regions, and some parts of South America. Donatia is known for its unique growth habit, where the plant forms tight cushions that are less than 5cm tall and 10cm wide. The leaves are small,…
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Azorella Compacta

Description Azorella Compacta, also known as the Cushion Bolax, is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is a native plant of South America, specifically of the Andes Mountains. Azorella Compacta is a hardy plant that can withstand extreme cold temperatures and harsh conditions, making it an ideal plant for rock gardens and alpine gardens.…
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