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Cortaderia fulvida (Austroderia fulvida)

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.

  • 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

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