Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (Blue Fescue)

Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue', Festuca Ovina glauca 'Elijah Blue', Festuca Ovina glauca 'Elija-blue'

Outstanding, icy blue coloration to this clumping ornamental grass holds up even through the heat of summer. Buff-colored plumes create eye-catching contrast. Perfectly suited for edging borders or mass planting as a groundcover. Drought tolerant when established. Semi-evergreen.

Plant Type Ornamental Grasses
Hardiness Zone 4-11
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in)
Spacing 10" - 12" (in)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Semi-Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (Blue Fescue) | Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue', Festuca Ovina glauca 'Elijah Blue', Festuca Ovina glauca 'Elija-blue' || Outstanding, icy blue coloration to this clumping ornamental grass holds up even through the heat of summer. Buff-colored plumes create eye-catching contrast. Perfectly suited for edging borders or mass planting as a groundcover. Drought tolerant when established. Semi-evergreen.
Full Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
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