Small, mounding, semi-evergreen grass with finely-textured, blue-gray foliage. Light green flowers with a purple tinge bloom in late spring to early summer. Buffy seed heads follow the flowers. Great for edging borders and paths, as a small area ground cover or as an accent plant.
All Plants :: All Ornamental Grass
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Blue Fescue
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden Inc.
- Soft blue, spiky foliage
- Maintains color all season
- Small clump forming grass
- Wheat-like seed heads in summer
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, dry to medium, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates light shade, drought and poor soils. Avoid wet, poorly-drained soil. Clumps tend to die out in the center and should be divided every 2-3 years. Old foliage can be cut back in early spring and if the foliage declines during summer heat to tidy it.
Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 6-10 in
Price Level 1: $29.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: Blue, Gold
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Ornamental Grass
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Blue
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Festuca
Common Name: Blue Fescue
Small, mounding, semi-evergreen grass with finely-textured, blue-gray foliage. Light green flowers with a purple tinge bloom in late spring to early summer. Buffy seed heads follow the flowers. Great for edging borders and paths, as a small area ground cover or as an accent plant.