Grass - Ornamental
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Blue Fescue
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
Exposure: Sun Tolerant
FULL Sun
Fine textured, semi-evergreen leaves create a mound of silvery-blue foliage. Foliage color intensifies in full sun and holds its color all summer. Requires sharp soil drainage. Enjoys sandy soils. Flowers are insignificant.
Height8-10"
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Spread8-10"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Group or mass for edging in beds, borders and rock gardens.
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Plant Care:
Cut to 3" in March. Does not tolerate wet, heavy soils.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
Blue Fescue Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate soil moisture.
Moderate
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant