Selliera radicans (Swamp Lettuce / New Zealand Lettuce Creeper) is a low-growing, creeping New Zealand native plant, valued for its mat-forming habit, succulent leaves, and delicate flowers. It’s ideal for groundcover, wetlands, and coastal gardens.
 
Description
Prostrate, mat-forming evergreen plant
Small, succulent green leaves, shiny and rounded
Produces tiny white to pale lilac flowers in summer
Typically grows 5–15 cm high and spreads widely
Hardy, long-lived, and low-maintenance
 
Growing Conditions
Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Prefers moist to wet, well-drained soil, tolerates boggy conditions
Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
Hardy to frost and coastal exposure
Very low maintenance; occasional trimming keeps tidy
 
Uses in Landscaping
Ideal for groundcover, pond edges, wetlands, and coastal gardens
Excellent for erosion control and underplanting larger shrubs
Adds texture and color contrast to landscapes
Suitable for residential gardens, parks, and ecological restoration projects
Works well in mass plantings for a naturalistic, layered effect