Scleranthus biflorus occurs in the North & South Islands, but also in Tasmania, Australia and in South America. It is common around the coast in the North Island, and in a few inland localities. In the South Island it is found from coastal areas in Marlborough to inland Otago, in grassland and rocky places. A closely branched, perennial herb, that forms green or sometimes yellowish mossy cushions or hummocks up to 30cm or more across. It grows from a central root system. In a garden situation it can form attractive, rather neat bright green hummocks, which makes it a great feature for a border or in a rock garden. It likes a sunny position with a cool root run and good drainage.