Carex coriacea

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Carex coriacea, Rautahi, Cutty Grass

Carex coriacea, commonly known as Rautahi, is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark green and held densely as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. Carex coriacea is perfect for revegetating or enhancing wetland areas, planting around pond or stream areas, or mass planting either as a groundcover or on a bank.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Carex coriacea, Rautahi, Cutty Grass

Rautahi

Rautahi is the common name for Carex coriacea, and is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark green and held densely. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best on wetter soils in full sun or partial shade through it will grow well on better drained soils also. It also tolerates short periods of dry, moderate wind and frost, and shaded conditions. Rautahi is perfect for revegetating or enhancing wetland areas, planting around pond or stream areas, or mass planting either as a groundcover or on a bank.