Festuca actae

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Blue Tussock, Festuca actae, Actae

Festuca actae is a small blue tussock grass with fine, rolled foliage. Plants produce an erect flower stem which can reach 75 cm tall. The tussock itself will grow about 40 cm high and wide. This grass prefers to grow in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Festuca actae is best showcased with a mass planting either in borders, rock gardens, or on a bank. This colourful and forgiving plant is both versatile and very rewarding.

Festuca actae is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Blue Tussock, Festuca actae, Actae

Festuca actae Details

Festuca actae is a small blue tussock grass with fine, rolled foliage. Plants produce an erect flower stem which can reach 75 cm tall. The tussock itself will grow about 40 cm high and wide. This grass prefers to grow in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It will generally survive in almost any garden situation, including frost, wind, and coastal environments, but conditions of continuous wet should be avoided. Festuca actae is best showcased with a mass planting either in borders, rock gardens, or on a bank. This colourful and forgiving plant is both versatile and very rewarding.