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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’


Blue Fescue

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.170.200


There are several selections of Blue Fescue, all of them valued for their clumping habit, and display of colourful, grassy foliage. This is considered to be one of the best blue selections, retaining its colour all season. Tan spikes appear in early summer. Excellent for mass planting, edging, or in the rock garden. Clumps are easily divided in early spring, and this should be done every 2 to 3 years. Evergreen in mild areas, in colder winter regions the leaves should be trimmed back in late winter right to the base. Flower spikes may also be removed in summer, if desired.

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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Massed
Height
   20-25 cm
   8-10 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium