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

Synonym:Festuca ovina subsp. novae-zealandiae

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting