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Looking for a stunning native grass to transform your garden? Discover our top-quality toi toi plant for sale: Cortaderia fulvida. Ideal for creating a lush, natural look, this New Zealand grass is prized for its elegant, cream-coloured plumes and slender green foliage that sway beautifully in the breeze. Toi toi (sometimes called toetoe) brings movement, structure, and an unmistakably Kiwi touch to landscapes. Whether you're rewilding a backyard, stabilising a bank, or designing a low-maintenance border, Cortaderia fulvida is the perfect choice for gardens large and small.

Cortaderia fulvida (Toe Toe)

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Toe Toe, Pampas Grass, Toi Toi

Cortaderia fulvida (Pampas Grass) is a graceful New Zealand native grass valued for its arching green foliage and elegant golden flower plumes that provide movement and texture throughout the year. It is well suited to a wide range of New Zealand conditions and performs well as a feature plant, in native landscapes, or for erosion control.

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  • 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
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Why Choose Cortaderia fulvida?

Cortaderia fulvida is a hardy, large tussock grass renowned for its resilience and versatility. Drought-tolerant and salt-wind hardy, it's superb for coastal gardens, lifestyle blocks, and restoration projects. The iconic flower plumes appear from late summer into autumn, creating dramatic visual interest and providing valuable habitat for native wildlife. Toi toi thrives in full sun, tolerates poor soils, and once established, needs minimal care.

If you love the unique look of New Zealand grasses, you may also be interested in Cortaderia splendens (Toetoe), which offers similar feathery plumes, or rugged coastal options like Carex petriei. Both pair beautifully with toi toi for a naturalistic planting scheme.

Planting and Care Tips

For best results, plant your toi toi in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with free-draining soil. Space plants according to their mature size (up to 2m high and 1.5m wide) to allow the grasses to arch gracefully. Water young plants regularly for their first season, but Cortaderia fulvida is highly tolerant once established. Trim back spent flower stems in autumn or winter to encourage healthy new growth.

If you’re incorporating other grasses or coastal species, consider combining your toi toi with Juncus caespiticius (Grass Leaved Rush), Lomandra Green Allure, or Lomandra Blue Ridge for texture and year-round interest. For a pop of colour at the base, underplant with Armeria 'Armazing Little Ruby' (Thrift).

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We offer premium-grade toi toi plant for sale, grown right here in New Zealand for local conditions. Our nursery-selected Cortaderia fulvida plants are ready for planting and thriving in your projects. Browse our collection and place your order with confidence. Need help choosing companion plants or designing your space? Explore our range of native and ornamental grasses like Cortaderia splendens (Toetoe) and more to create a stunning garden that truly celebrates New Zealand’s natural heritage.

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