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Cortaderia fulvida

Cortaderia fulvida

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Austroderia fulvida, Arundo fulvida, Toe Toe Toe Toe, Toe Toe

Cortaderia fulvida, commonly known as Toetoe, is a large and vigorous NZ native grass. It bears long and narrow, mid-green leaves which are held with a gentle arch. Stems rise above the foliage during summer and autumn to bear large and feathery, flower plumes as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Cortaderia fulvida is commonly used for stabilising soils, riparian plantings, and revegetation projects but also suits being planted for shelter, screening, or as a habitat for wildlife.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Ponds
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Austroderia fulvida, Arundo fulvida, Toe Toe Toe Toe, Toe Toe

Cortaderia fulvida Details

Cortaderia fulvida, commonly known as Toetoe, is a large and vigorous NZ native grass. It bears long and narrow, mid-green leaves which are held with a gentle arch. Stems rise above the foliage during summer and autumn to bear large and feathery, flower plumes. The herbaceous perennial typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide, growing best when planted in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of wet and heavy soils, wind, frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and prolonged periods of dry. Cortaderia fulvida is commonly used for stabilising soils, riparian plantings, and revegetation projects but also suits being planted for shelter, screening, or as a habitat for wildlife.