Carex lessoniana

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

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.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Ornamental Grasses
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Carex lessoniana, Rautahi, Cutty Grass

Carex lessoniana Details

Carex lessoniana, commonly known as Rautahi or Cutty Grass, is a hardy, NZ native grass that spreads quickly through wetland areas. It has creeping rhizomes that make this grass an excellent stabiliser of stream banks and similar areas. The bright green foliage has a sharp edge and the plant typically grows to 1 m tall and 2 m wide. It grows best when planted in full sun on wetter soils but it will tolerate periods of dry, some shade, as well as moderate frost. Carex lessoniana is commonly used for environmental plantings such as establishing or restoring wetland areas, riparian areas, or planting around pond and stream margins.