pampas grass native
Looking for a striking, hardy feature grass with true New Zealand roots? If you’ve been searching for “pampas grass native,” Cortaderia fulvida might be the answer. This elegant, feather-topped grass is one of Aotearoa’s original native “pampas,” offering the lush display people love, but with ecological and cultural benefits and none of the invasive traits of the introduced South American species. As demand rises for resilient, low-maintenance landscaping that supports local wildlife, native pampas grasses are experiencing a renewed interest. Cortaderia fulvida, with its distinctive gold-green tones and soft plume-like flowers, brings unique texture and year-round beauty to gardens throughout New Zealand.
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:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
