Typha orientalis

Name: Typha orientalis
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10245g
Price: 17.81 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Typha orientalis, Raupo, Raupo Plant, Raupō

Typha orientalis, commonly known as Raupo, is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters such as sheltered lakes and swamps and will grow in water up to one metre deep. Plants will typically grow to 2.5 m tall and 1 m wide, but will quickly colonise larger areas as the roots spread. Typha orientalis is commonly used in wetland and riparian plantings but is also now being included in modern gardens where it is used in borders and mixed plantings.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	2.50 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:	Ponds, Screening
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Typha orientalis, Raupo, Raupo Plant, Raupō

Raupo

Raupo is the common name for Typha orientalis, and is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters such as sheltered lakes and swamps and will grow in water up to one metre deep. It carries a distinctive flower/seed head which rises above the long and slender, green leaves. Plants will typically grow to 2.5 m tall and 1 m wide, but will quickly colonise larger areas as the roots spread. It prefers to grow in full sun on wet soils but will also grow well on well-drained sites and in partial shade. It is tolerant of frost, coastal environments, and some wind. Raupo is commonly used in wetland and riparian plantings but is also now being included in modern gardens where it is used in borders and mixed plantings.