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Looking to add a striking, low-maintenance native grass to your New Zealand garden? Explore our toi toi plants for sale, including the beautiful Cortaderia fulvida. This unique, true New Zealand toetoe is renowned for its elegant, upright habit and distinctive golden flower plumes that sway gracefully in the breeze. Native to our coastal regions and riverbanks, Cortaderia fulvida makes a superb choice for gardeners seeking a hardy, drought-tolerant feature grass that provides year-round structure and movement.

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. This hardy ornamental grass creates a natural look while adding structure and year round interest to the garden.

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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, often called New Zealand toetoe, stands out for its fine-textured foliage and fluffy seed heads that glow in the sunlight from late spring into summer. Unlike the invasive pampas grass, this native toi toi is environmentally friendly and ideal for ecological plantings. It works exceptionally well as a statement specimen, in mass plantings for shelter or privacy, or along ponds and wetlands where its roots help stabilise soil and prevent erosion. Its low-maintenance nature means it will thrive in poor, sandy, or dry soils with minimal care—simply cut back old foliage in early spring to refresh its look.

Landscaping With Toi Toi

Toi toi’s graceful plumes and arching leaves bring drama and movement to any landscape. Plant Cortaderia fulvida as a living screen, along fences, or as an architectural anchor in mixed borders. For a natural, coastal-inspired look, combine it with other ornamental grasses such as Cortaderia splendens (Toetoe) or blue-toned varieties like Festuca Shades of Blue (Festuca Blue). These combinations create dynamic plantings with year-round texture, colour, and habitat value.

Companion Plants for Toi Toi

Pairing Cortaderia fulvida with other grasses and groundcovers enhances seasonal interest and supports biodiversity. Try contrasting its golden plumes with the glossy, strappy leaves and purple flower spikes of Liriope muscari or the silvery variegation of Liriope 'Silver Dragon'. For added spring and summer blooms, add Sisyrinchium 'Snow Bells', whose white star-shaped flowers provide delightful contrast. In wetter areas, Eleocharis acuta (Spike Rush) makes an excellent partner, contributing vertical accents and thriving in similar conditions.

Growing and Caring for Toi Toi

Once established, Cortaderia fulvida is exceptionally hardy and resilient. It tolerates wind, salt spray, and drought, making it perfect for coastal gardens or exposed sites. Plant in full sun for best growth and plume production. A yearly tidy-up keeps plants looking their best and prevents self-seeding. Whether you are landscaping a modern garden, restoring a riparian margin, or seeking a tough yet beautiful feature grass, toi toi plants for sale from our collection will deliver lasting value and visual appeal.

Browse our range today to find healthy toi toi plants for sale, and let your garden celebrate the spirit of New Zealand’s unique native landscapes.


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