Festuca coxii

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

Festuca coxii, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy NZ native, ornamental grass that features fine, blue foliage. The leaves are complemented with straw coloured seed heads in summer. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm high and wide, growing best in full sun or partial shade. Festuca coxii is best showcased with a mass planting either in borders, rock, or cottage gardens, or on a bank. It is a colourful and forgiving plant is both versatile and a rewarding addition to a garden.

Festuca coxii 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:	Ornamental Grasses
Height:	20 cm
Spread:	20 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Blue Fescue, Blue Festuca Grass, Blue Ornamental Grass, Blue Grass Landscaping

Festuca coxii Details

Festuca coxii, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy NZ native, ornamental grass that features fine, blue foliage. The leaves are complemented with straw coloured seed heads in summer. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm high and wide, growing best in full sun or partial shade. This Blue Fescue will generally survive in almost any garden situation, including frost, wind, and coastal environments, but heavy, wet soils should be avoided. Festuca coxii is best showcased with a mass planting either in borders, rock, or cottage gardens, or on a bank. It is a colourful and forgiving plant is both versatile and a rewarding addition to a garden.