Festuca actae - Banks Peninsula Blue Tussock
A native tussock found only on Banks Peninsula, this hardy, drought-tolerant grass has fine blue-green leaves reaching up to 40 cm long. It has a stiff, upright growth habit, with taller flowering stems that rise above the foliage from October to December, producing yellow flowers.
Best foliage colour is maintained by dividing the plant every few years. Ideal for landscaping, borders, and filler plantings.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Full sun, drought, wind, and free-draining soils
• Endemic Distribution: Banks Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
Specifications:
• Height: 70cm
• Flowering: October – December (Yellow flowers)
• Fruiting: November – April
Ideal Uses:
• Landscaping & ornamental plantings
• Bird food/attractant
• Drought-resistant gardens
Festuca actae is a low-maintenance, native tussock that thrives in coastal and dry environments, making it an excellent ornamental feature or ground cover for New Zealand landscapes.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
A native tussock found only on Banks Peninsula, this hardy, drought-tolerant grass has fine blue-green leaves reaching up to 40 cm long. It has a stiff, upright growth habit, with taller flowering stems that rise above the foliage from October to December, producing yellow flowers.
Best foliage colour is maintained by dividing the plant every few years. Ideal for landscaping, borders, and filler plantings.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Full sun, drought, wind, and free-draining soils
• Endemic Distribution: Banks Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
Specifications:
• Height: 70cm
• Flowering: October – December (Yellow flowers)
• Fruiting: November – April
Ideal Uses:
• Landscaping & ornamental plantings
• Bird food/attractant
• Drought-resistant gardens
Festuca actae is a low-maintenance, native tussock that thrives in coastal and dry environments, making it an excellent ornamental feature or ground cover for New Zealand landscapes.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
A native tussock found only on Banks Peninsula, this hardy, drought-tolerant grass has fine blue-green leaves reaching up to 40 cm long. It has a stiff, upright growth habit, with taller flowering stems that rise above the foliage from October to December, producing yellow flowers.
Best foliage colour is maintained by dividing the plant every few years. Ideal for landscaping, borders, and filler plantings.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Full sun, drought, wind, and free-draining soils
• Endemic Distribution: Banks Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
Specifications:
• Height: 70cm
• Flowering: October – December (Yellow flowers)
• Fruiting: November – April
Ideal Uses:
• Landscaping & ornamental plantings
• Bird food/attractant
• Drought-resistant gardens
Festuca actae is a low-maintenance, native tussock that thrives in coastal and dry environments, making it an excellent ornamental feature or ground cover for New Zealand landscapes.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”