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'Elijah Blue' Fescue Grass is one of the most popular, no fuss ornamental grasses. Low growing in tight mounds with fine silvery blue-green foliage, plant 'Elijah Blue' in borders, rock gardens, or as groundcover to create year-round visual interest in the garden. In late spring and early summer, blonde seed heads appear on tall stems. Compact forms are great for small gardens and containers, and wont overtake its companions in the garden. (Festuca glauca)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
6-12"
tall x 6-12" wide.Each 'Elijah Blue'
Fescue Grass plant forms
a handsome blue-green clump with slender foliage, adding interest to the
landscape. 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. Plant in dry to average, well-draining soil in
full sun – it can tolerate part sun, but the foliage color will be diminished.
Cut back in late winter/early spring to encourage new growth. Divide or
re-plant every 2 or 3 years for the most aesthetically pleasing results. Since
these compact plants do not spread, you can plant them close together for a
full, dense look.
More Information
Associated SKUs
AM016128 AM014050 (Plant - 3" Pot) AM015692 (Tray of 9) AM015691 (Tray of 18)
Common Name
Elijah Blue Fescue
Botanical Name
Festuca glauca Elijah Blue
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
6-12" tall.
Estimated Mature Spread
6-12" wide.
Growth Rate
Medium
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all season.
Planting Depth
Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Foliage
Thin blue grass forms a dome-shaped, needle-like mound.
Evergreen
Yes
Soil Type
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average, Well Draining
Tolerates
Dry Sites
Advantages
Easy To Grow, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Containers, Groundcover, Evergreen, Plants For Small Spaces, Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest
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