Elijah Blue Blue Fescue
Elijah Blue Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue')
Elijah Blue Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a popular ornamental grass known for its striking steel-blue foliage and neat, compact mounding habit. This evergreen perennial adds bold color and fine texture to rock gardens, borders, and container plantings, thriving in well-drained soils.
Distinctive Features
'Elijah Blue' forms dense, rounded clumps of narrow, spiky leaves that maintain their vivid blue-gray color year-round. Its compact size and sharp texture make it an excellent choice for adding color contrast and architectural interest in mixed plantings.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy and rocky conditions
- Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�8
Ideal Uses
- Rock Gardens: Provides striking blue color and texture among stones
- Mixed Borders: Adds fine texture and color contrast
- Container Planting: Suitable for small spaces and patio pots
- Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Ideal for drought-tolerant and xeriscape designs
- Accent Planting: Offers a bold color focal point in garden beds
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water sparingly; drought tolerant once established
- Pruning: Trim back old foliage in early spring to promote fresh growth
- Fertilizing: Generally not required; apply light feeding if needed
- Mulching: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Protection: Prefers well-drained sites and protection from excessive moisture
Why Choose Elijah Blue Blue Fescue?
- Striking Steel-Blue Foliage: Adds year-round color and visual interest
- Compact Mounding Habit: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers
- Drought Tolerant: Well-suited for low-water landscapes
- Low Maintenance: Easy-care grass with minimal requirements
- Focal Point: Provides bold color and texture accents
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is a versatile, low-maintenance ornamental grass that enhances gardens with bold color and refined texture.
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