Chionochloa flavicans Zotov
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Common NameSnow Tussock, Toetoe
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CA NativeNon-native
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Plant TypeGrass or grass-like plant
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Size3' - 4' x 3' - 4'
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Flower ColorWhite and Fluffy
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Bloom TimeN / A
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LeavesN / A
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EvergreenEvergreen
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Deer ResistantRarely Damaged
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Wildlife Value
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Seed and Fruit for Birds
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Growth RateFast
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HardinessHardy
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Adverse Growth FactorsNone
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Special Features
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Erosion Control
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Low Maintenance
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Showy Flowers
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Water Use
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Drought Tolerant
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Soil pH6.5-7.5 (neutral)
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Partial Shade
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Shade
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Soil TypeNot Particular
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DrainageGood Drainage
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Description and Cultural Plant Tips
A beautiful New Zealand grass, it is both tough and graceful all year long. Deep green, glossy weeping foliage with tall spikes of fluffy white flowers all summer long. Gently moving with each breeze, it adds grace and drama with its green foliage below and shimmering inflorescences above. Durable and long-lived, it's very drought tolerant when established. Will grow in sun or light shade.
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Master Gardener Comments
Gorgeous when massed together as groundcover plantings. It grows 3' tall and wide with 1/2" wide leaves. Low maintenance, it's adapted to a wide range of soils and moisture conditions. Propagate by seed or division.
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VarietalsN / A