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Elijah Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Pronunciation: fes-TEW-kuh GLAW-kuh
SKU #03667
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing, dense foliage mound; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide.
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| 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| 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 |
| 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 Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| 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 |
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| 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 Instructions | 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Elijah Blue Fescue produce flowers?
Late summer
Is Elijah Blue Fescue evergreen or deciduous?
Elijah Blue Fescue is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Elijah Blue Fescue?
Elijah Blue Fescue is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Elijah Blue Fescue resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant
How fast does Elijah Blue Fescue grow?
Elijah Blue Fescue has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Elijah Blue Fescue?
Elijah Blue Fescue grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Elijah Blue Fescue in my landscape?
Elijah Blue Fescue is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging.
How can I use Elijah Blue Fescue in my garden design?
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.
What color are Elijah Blue Fescue flowers?
Elijah Blue Fescue produces Brown flowers.
What color is the foliage of Elijah Blue Fescue?
Elijah Blue Fescue has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Elijah Blue Fescue?
Good companion plants for Elijah Blue Fescue include: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Bluebeard (Caryopteris); Salvia (Salvia); Yucca (Yucca); Sedum (Sedum); Echeveria (Echeveria); Daylily (Hemerocallis).
How do I care for Elijah Blue Fescue?
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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