Hookerochloa hookeriana

Hooker Fescue

Coarse densely tufted perennial grass, sometimes forming colonies.

Additional information

• SynonymAustrofestuca hookeriana, Festuca hookeriana
• FamilyPoaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size10-30 cm high, stems to 1.6 m high
• Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
• LeavesRough, flat, broad bright green leaves to 35 cm x 8 mm, finely ridged. Sheaths brown, shining.
• Flower colourGreen or purplish
• Flowering timeDecember to March
• FlowersLoose flowerheads to 50 cm, long branchlets with 3-6-flowered spikelets. Lower floral bract lance-shaped, keeled, 5-11 rough veins, pointed or lobed at top. Tip at base downy with tuft of white hairs.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsMoist slightly swampy soils which dry out in summer. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useUseful tufting plant for winter moist, summer dry gardens.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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