Thimble Grass
Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis
- Native to:
- Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa
Denver Botanic Gardens,Denver Botanic Gardens,Heering, W. (Wilhelm), 1876-1916; Grimme, C. (Clemens),Asurnipal,Hooker, William Jackson, Sir,Hooker, Joseph Dalton, Sir, 1817-1911,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Oliver, Daniel, 1830-1916,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),South African Museum South African Museum. Annale van die Suid-Afrikaanse Museum,Wood, John Medley, 1827-1914 Evans, Maurice S. (Maurice Smethurst), 1854-1920 Durban Botanic Society Durban, Natal. Botanic Gardens,United States. Federal Horticultural Board
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Fingerhuthia
- Species:
- Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis
- USDA Symbol:
- FISE2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- As a South African grassland species, it likely tolerates periodic burns and may resprout from the base.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, drought-tolerant