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CORTADERIA
Commonly known as Toetoe, Tussock grass
AUG-NOV
Well-known plumes in silver, gold or rose-pink rising from dense tussocks of rough or sharp narrowly linear leaves.
CAUTION - sharp-edged leaves.
Genus of 25 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen, perennial grasses from grassland, often near water, in New Zealand, New Guinea and South America.
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
CAUTION - named 'Cutty grass' because of the very sharp leaf edges -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenNarrowly linear, leathery, pale olive-green leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long
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Cream
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PaniclesShaggy, pyramidal panicles 60cm (24in) long
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BorderSuitable for the back of a large border
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Linear
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Height
1.2m (4ft) with stems to 2.5m (9ft). -
Spread
1.8m (6ft)
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Ornamental grassesDensely tufted, clump-forming perennial. Arching stems to 2.5m (8ft) or more.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft) with stems to 2.5m (9ft).
1.8m (6ft)
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Cortaderia - Growing Guide
