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Fescue Grass Elijah Blue

Elijah Blue is one of the most popular grasses for wildflower meadows. Blue green clumps. (Festuca glauca)

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Plant - 3.5" pot

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Details:

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Plant Size: 6-12" tall, 6-12" wide
Light: Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time: Foliage plant all season
Shipping: Most orders ship within 5 business days.

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Details
SKU 9ORN
Botanical Name Festuca glauca
Common Name Blue Fescue
Foliage Color Blue
Estimated Mature Height 6-12" tall
Ships As Potted Plant
Planting Season Spring, Summer
Planting Depth Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Bloom Time Foliage plant all season
Estimated Mature Spread 6-12" wide
Light Requirements Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Containers, Borders, Winter Interest
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Description
The Fescue grasses are famous for being clump-forming, and thus not chocking out other less tough plants near them. In other words, this is one grass that doesn't overrun everything around it. Instead each plant forms a handsome clump adding interest to the landscape.
Our Master Gardeners Suggest Pairing With:
  • Avery Labels

    Avery Labels

  • Bulb Care Fertilizer

    Bulb Care Fertilizer

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5.0

nice filler grass

By my mother's garden

from illinois

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Pros

  • Low Maintenance

Cons

  • Slow Growth

Best Uses

  • Border Control
  • Large Areas
  • Raised Beds

Comments about American Meadows Fescue Elijah Blue - Plant:

this is a nice short grass for filling in areas and also makes a great border. very easy to grow although slow. adds some nice subtle color as well.

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Our Master Gardeners Suggest Pairing With:
  • Avery Labels

    Avery Labels

  • Bulb Care Fertilizer

    Bulb Care Fertilizer

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Most orders ship within 5 business days.

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Our Master Gardeners Suggest Pairing With:
  • Avery Labels

    Avery Labels

  • Bulb Care Fertilizer

    Bulb Care Fertilizer

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Elijah Blue is one of the most popular grasses for wildflower meadows. Blue green clumps. (Festuca glauca)

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