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Festucanovae-zelandiae

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Festuca (fes-TOO-kuh)

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Species

novae-zelandiae (NO-vay zee-LAN-dee-ay)

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Synonym

Festuca ovina var. novae-zealandiae

Festuca ovina subsp. novae-zealandiae

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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

Festucanovae-zelandiae

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