Rat's-tail Fescue (Festuca Myuros) is a annual grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Festuca myuros is an annual grass species known for its slender, wiry stems and distinctive seed heads resembling a rat's tail.

Rat's-tail Fescue

Rat's-tail Fescue

Festuca Myuros

Festuca myuros is an annual grass species known for its slender, wiry stems and distinctive seed heads resembling a rat's tail.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Rat's-tail Fescue

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Rat's-tail Fescue
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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Festuca