Overview

Arundo richardii is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Austroderia, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arundo richardii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include foliage effect and informal screens and dividers.

About

Arundo richardii is a tufted cultivar of the Austroderia genus, belonging to the Poaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well-suited for creating informal screens and dividers or for adding foliage effect in the garden. Established clumps can be propagated by lifting and dividing in spring.

About the genus

Austroderia is a genus of five species of tall grasses native to New Zealand, commonly known as toetoe. The species are A. toetoe, A.

Wikipedia contributors, "Austroderia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Austroderia

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Austroderia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Arundo richardii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Foliage Effect, Informal Screens and Dividers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arundo richardii

Propagation

Lift and divide established clumps in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions