Carex lessoniana

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Cutty Grass, Rautahi

Carex lessoniana, commonly known as Rautahi or Cutty Grass, is a hardy, NZ native grass that spreads quickly through wetland areas. The bright green foliage has a sharp edge and the plant typically grows to 1 m tall and 2 m wide. Carex lessoniana is commonly used for environmental plantings such as establishing or restoring wetland areas, riparian areas, or planting around pond and stream margins.

Carex lessoniana is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Carex available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet
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	Cutty Grass, Rautahi

What are the landscaping uses for Carex lessoniana in NZ?

Carex lessoniana is a great choice for landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank or included in borders or mixed plantings. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for wetland areas, swampy sites, and anywhere with heavy soils. Carex lessoniana is favoured for its foliage, tidy form, and versatility.

Carex lessoniana care and maintenance

The most important part of Carex lessoniana care is to make sure they have a soil that does not dry out. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very low maintenance plant and easy to care for.

Carex lessoniana for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex lessoniana for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant and grass needs and impress you with both our products and service!