Festuca novae zelandiae

Drainage: Damp Very Dry Well Drained Growth: Medium Height Range: 0.7 Site Conditions: Coastal Exposed Frost Tolerant Heavy Soil Loamy Soil Sandy Soil Windy Spread Range: 0.7 Sunlight: Full Sun Features: Attractive foliage Attractive to insects Evergreen Suitable for Revegetation Species Category: Grasses Tags: mass planting, Poor soils

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Festuca novae-zelandiae, an upright and fine-leaved tawny tussock, is a prevalent feature in low tussock grasslands across the dry, windy, and cold plains of Canterbury and Otago. This grass is deeply rooted and tends to dominate steep, exposed slopes. In alpine regions at lower altitudes, Festuca novae-zelandiae often coexists with the narrow-leaved snow tussock (Chionochloa rigida), creating a striking visual impact when planted en masse, like through the Lindis Pass. The needle-thin, erect leaves range in color from green to blonde, showcasing their stunning appearance. This grass exhibits a remarkable tolerance for po...