A reed with a fine grey-green leaves with brownish bracts at the joints, forming a large densely erect clump.

It is found throughout New Zealand in coastal marshlands and estuaries.

It spreads from a creeping rhizome but is slow spreading, and is dioecious- having male and female flowers on separate plants

Formerly the botanical name of this plant was Leptocarpus similis
Although considered a wetland species, oioi will grow in normal conditions.

• H 1m x W 1m
• Full sun
• Will grow in wet or dry conditions.
• Naturally found in both saline and fresh water habitats
• Tolerates wind and coastal exposure
• Very hardy

Plants supplied are ecosourced from the Waitakere and Tamaki Ecological Districts.