{"product_id":"aric-5-1","title":"Austroderia Richardii","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"lmluwc\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eAustroderia richardii – South Island Tōī Tōī\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Island Tōī Tōī, Toetoe\u003cbr data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand native\u003cbr data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"168\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large evergreen native grass\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eAustroderia richardii\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking New Zealand native grass forming large, graceful clumps of arching green foliage. In spring and summer it produces tall, creamy-white flower plumes held well above the foliage, creating movement and a strong natural presence in the landscape. Naturally found throughout the South Island, it is an excellent choice for larger gardens, native plantings, waterways and informal screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12bao88\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, narrow green leaves forming a large, arching clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1epmiba\" data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, feathery cream to white flower plumes, particularly prominent through spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"obe86k\" data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, fountain-like clumping habit with flower stems rising well above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rqo12a\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately fast once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h6z92e\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tough South Island native with good tolerance of cold, frost and exposed conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d1f44o\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eEcological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for naturalistic native planting and provides useful habitat and cover for wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"mw1l6h\" data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1239\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1267\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1326\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApprox. 1.5–2 m foliage; flower stems can reach 2.5–3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1340\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1359\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApprox. 1.5–2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1372\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1406\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLarge, arching evergreen clump\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1kdcrda\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1440\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1467\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1496\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1510\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1573\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eModerate; tolerates wetter conditions well once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1586\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1667\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAdaptable to a range of soils, including heavier and moisture-retentive soils\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1691\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1704\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVery good\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1721\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1765\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eGood tolerance of wind and exposed sites\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1xwkv59\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eSouth Island Tōī Tōī is particularly useful where a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003elarge, hardy native grass\u003c\/strong\u003e is required. Its size makes it excellent for larger-scale native gardens, lifestyle blocks, rural properties and restoration-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eUse it for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003einformal screening, wet areas, stream and pond margins, bank planting, large borders and exposed sites\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tall flower plumes also provide strong vertical interest and movement, particularly when planted in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eAllow plenty of room for the plant to develop naturally, as established specimens become considerably larger than most ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"zjqmzs\" data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eAustroderia richardii\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively low maintenance once established. Water during establishment and during extended dry periods while young. Older or damaged foliage can be removed as required to keep plants tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eFor a more natural landscape or restoration-style planting, very little ongoing maintenance is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1k35zfl\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003eGive plants sufficient space from paths, driveways and frequently used areas, as the mature foliage forms a substantial spreading clump. It works particularly well where its natural size and flowing form can be allowed to develop without heavy trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1q5sjyr\" data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003eNew Zealand's native toetoe is sometimes confused with introduced pampas grass (\u003cem data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eCortaderia\u003c\/em\u003e species). \u003cem data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003eAustroderia richardii\u003c\/em\u003e is a genuine New Zealand native and is particularly associated with the South Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1ehylu8\" data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eWhy Choose Austroderia richardii?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eChoose South Island Tōī Tōī for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003ebold size, graceful foliage, spectacular creamy flower plumes and ability to handle tough South Island conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an excellent structural plant for larger native landscapes where height, movement and a distinctly New Zealand character are wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3664\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are our standard size in 5 cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Island Tōī Tōī","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45238552821826,"sku":"ARIC-5-1","price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/Cortaderia_Richardii_30_QYVU9LXWFDU4.jpg?v=1789771053","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/aric-5-1","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}