Festuca Species, Fescue, Hard Tussock, Sheep's Fescue, Tawny Tussock

Festucanovae-zelandiae

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Festuca (fes-TOO-kuh)
Species
novae-zelandiae (NO-vay zee-LAN-dee-ay)
Synonym
Festuca ovina var. novae-zealandiae
Festuca ovina subsp. novae-zealandiae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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(Zone 1) | March 2013 | positive

This Tawny hard Tussock is indigenous to New Zealand, being found right throughout the country especially in dry, windy and cold areas.

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Longhorn beetle
(Paracorymbia hybrida)
Musk Lorikeet
(Glossopsitta concinna)
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Longhorn beetle
(Paracorymbia hybrida)
Musk Lorikeet
(Glossopsitta concinna)