miniature toi toi plant
The miniature toi toi plant, also known as Chionochloa flavicans or Dwarf Toe Toe, is a graceful and compact New Zealand native grass loved for its soft arching foliage and elegant golden plume flowers. Perfect for smaller gardens, pots, and landscaping projects, this versatile grass adds a gentle, natural texture to any space. With its unique size and adaptability, the miniature toi toi plant is an excellent option for gardeners seeking the distinctive look of larger toetoe species in a more manageable form.
Chionochloa flavicans (Miniature Toetoe)
Miniature Toetoe, Dwarf Toe Toe
Chionochloa flavicans, commonly known as Miniature ToeToe or Dwarf Toe Toe, is a highly popular NZ native grass. It has flowing, green foliage and white flower plumes in summer. It grows to 90 cm in height and width in full sun on a well-drained site. Chionochloa flavicans is commonly planted alongside ponds and streams, used as a groundcover on banks, included in borders, featured in rock gardens, or maintained in containers.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Grasses - Height:
60 cm - Spread:
70 cm - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
