Zulu Fescue
Fingerhuthia africana
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Denver Botanic Gardens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Fingerhuthia
- Species:
- Fingerhuthia africana
- USDA Symbol:
- FIAF
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,nov,dec
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Perennial grass that resprouts from the base after fire; common in fire-prone African grasslands and savannas.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid and semi-arid regions