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Mueller's Fescue

Festuca Muelleri

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Overview

Mueller's Fescue (Festuca muelleri) is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine, bluish-green blades, maturing at about 2-3 feet tall and wide. Renowned for its drought tolerance, it thrives in Zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. With a clumping habit, it's ideal for borders and rock gardens. Requires minimal maintenance and occasional trimming to maintain a neat appearance. Adds texture and color year-round.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 4–10Type Grass, Ground cover
Mueller's Fescue (Festuca Muelleri) — Mueller's Fescue (Festuca muelleri) is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Ground cover
Family
Poaceae

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Mueller's Fescue (Festuca Muelleri) — Mueller's Fescue (Festuca muelleri) is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine

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