Festuca muelleri
Mueller's Fescue
Description
This Central European native fescue has shiny, dark green, thin blades that are slightly bluish green. It is a cool season grass that grows up to 8" tall and wide. If massed together, it can become a lawn alternative. Flowers appear in early summer but are considered insignificant. This fescue does best in full sun with moist, well draining soil. In warm inland areas, it appreciates afternoon shade. This clumping plant is drought tolerant once it's established.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.