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Festuca novae-zelandiae

Festuca novae-zelandiae

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Ornamental Grass, Festuca novae zelandiae

Festuca novae-zelandiae is an ornamental grass with fine, tawny-coloured leaves up to 60 cm long. The leaves are rough to touch and have sharply pointed tips. Flowering stems up to 70 cm tall are borne through summer. Festuca novae-zelandiae is commonly mass planted on banks, included in modern gardens, or used to provide contrast with darker foliage plants. A mass planting is the best way to showcase this plant.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Ornamental Grass, Festuca novae zelandiae

Festuca novae-zelandiae Details

Festuca novae-zelandiae is an ornamental grass with fine, tawny-coloured leaves up to 60 cm long. The leaves are rough to touch and have sharply pointed tips. Flowering stems up to 70 cm tall are borne through summer. This tussock tolerates dry, windy, and cold environments. Festuca novae-zelandiae is commonly mass planted on banks, included in modern gardens, or used to provide contrast with darker foliage plants. A mass planting is the best way to showcase this plant.