Toetoe
Austroderia toetoe
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Bernard Spragg. NZ (www.flickr.com) from Christchurch, New Zealand,Bernard Spragg. NZ (www.flickr.com) from Christchurch, New Zealand,Avenue
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Austroderia
- Species:
- Austroderia toetoe
- USDA Symbol:
- COTO6
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, shelter
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to wetland and riverbank areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures with adequate moisture and light.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI