Cortaderia toetoe

Also Known As

Austroderia splendens
Cortaderia splendens
Toetoe Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 6'-9'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

Cortaderia toetoe plant details

Cortaderia toetoe is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cortaderia toetoe

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cortaderia toetoe

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It is a robust grass up to 6 m tall when in flower. The leaves are up to 9 ft long, yellow-green, green to dark-green.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Large New Zealand grass, from the group of handsome, tussock-forming grasses known commonly as toetoes, this species found in swamps and wet areas on the North Island of Tauranga. Like the related pampas grasses, flowers appear in white plumes on nearly erect spikes that stand above the arching, narrow-leaved, tooth-edged foliage, but flowering time is earlier, from late spring to mid summer. Plants are large in this form, 6-9' tall x 4-8' wide and perform well in the garden in full sun. These plants enjoy summer moisture but tolerate some summer drought. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.