Elijah Blue Fescue

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Pronunciation: fes-TEW-kuh GLAW-kuh
SKU #03667
4-11

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OVERVIEW
Description 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.
Light Full sun
Watering Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Late summer
Mature Size Fast growing, dense foliage mound; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Clumping
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging
Design Ideas Blue Fescue is the best small ornamental grass. Its silver-blue coloring and fine texture is appreciated in both Asian gardens and the drought-resistant landscape. Most often planted near rock gardens, around landscape boulders and in dry streambeds. Does equally well as a formal edging plant or in a mass for groundcover effect.
Flower Color Brown
Foliage Color Silver-blue
Companion Plants Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Bluebeard (Caryopteris); Salvia (Salvia); Yucca (Yucca); Sedum (Sedum); Echeveria (Echeveria); Daylily (Hemerocallis)
CARE
Care Thrives in average to very lean, loose, well-drained soils; does not tolerate soggy, poorly-drained soil. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.

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