Elijah Blue Fescue Grass
$19.99
- Hardy to Zone 3
- Drought Tolerant
- Xeriscape
- Deer Resistant
Overview & Description
The Elijah Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’) is one of the most popular blue fescues, prized for its striking powder-blue, spiky foliage that forms a dense, mounded cushion. This cool-season perennial grass maintains its vibrant colour even in heat, adding a bold textural element to gardens. In summer, it produces narrow, upright spikes of buff-coloured inflorescence that rise 6-10 inches above the foliage, creating an airy, delicate display.
Growth & Size
This variety exhibits a dense, clump-forming, mounded growth habit. It is a moderate-growing grass, typically reaching a mature size of about 12 inches in both height and spread.
Additional Notes
It blooms in summer with buff-coloured flower spikes. Hardy to Zone 3, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. An outstanding choice for borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, or as a colourful accent where fine texture, striking blue colour, and reliable performance are desired.
Additional information
- Prune in late spring, after the threat of frost or in fall, if desired.
- Old growth can remain to keep visual interest all year
- Full sun: 6 or more hours a day
- Loose well draining soil
- Water on a consistent schedule, at least 1 inch a week
- Although drought tolerant, regular watering is needed the first few years after planting
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