Austroderia fulvida (toetoe, kākaho) is a tall, fast-growing New Zealand native perennial grass that forms dense clumps of arching green leaves that turn golden in autumn, with striking creamy-yellow feathery plumes rising up to 3.5 metres from late summer to autumn, making it ideal for shelter, erosion control, and adding texture and movement to coastal and large landscape plantings, while thriving in full sun to light shade across a wide range of well-drained soils and natural habitats from coastal dunes to montane stream margins.
Cortaderia fulvida NZ toe toe
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Botanical Name Austroderia fulvida Common Name Cortaderia fulvida, Toetoe, Kakaho Family Type Origin New Zealand Mature Height 2m (3.5m with flower heads) Mature Spread 2m Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil Prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter Flowering tall flowering culms bear feathery plumes Wind Tolerance Excellent — tolerates wind and salt spray; suitable for coastal sites Frost Tolerance Hardy Drought Tolerance Good — tolerates drought and dry soils Growth Rate slow to medium Maintenance Very low, remove dead branches Conservation Status Not Threatened Well adapted to various New Zealand regions.
