Overview

Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Fingerhuthia, part of the Poaceae family, with green foliage. Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental grass.

About

Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis is a clump-forming ornamental grass from the Poaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally on a south-facing aspect with exposed conditions. Best grown in well-drained, neutral loam soil with dry moisture levels, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This grass is most attractive during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division. Watering is recommended during establishment to ensure healthy growth.

About the genus

Fingerhuthia is a genus of Asian and African plants in the grass family. Common names are thimble grass and Zulu fescue.SpeciesFingerhuthia africana Nees ex Lehm. - South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Pakistan, Afghanistan; naturalized in Pima County in Arizona in United States Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis Nees - South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fingerhuthia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

Ornamental grass

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fingerhuthia sesleriiformis

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions