Landscape Notes: Elijah Blue Blue Fescue, Festuca glauca, is an eye catching ornamental grass that can be used as an edging plant for planting beds or as a massed plant for a ground cover. In addition, it can be used effectively in perennial flower gardens.
Exposure/Culture: Elijah Blue Blue Fescue, Festuca glauca, thrives in full sun to partial shade landscape areas. Prefers a well drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Regular pruning will encourage new growth for best color. Shearing of seed heads is optional.
Other Notes: Elijah Blue Blue Fescue, Festuca glauca, produces seed heads throughout the season that can add another accent to the landscape.
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| Genus |
Festuca |
| Species |
glauca |
| Container Size |
1 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Powdery Blue |
| Mature Height |
1 to 2 Feet |
| Mature Spread |
1 to 2 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
4-8 |
| Mature Form |
Mounding |
| Growth Rate |
Rapid |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flower Color |
N/A |
| Fall Color |
Powdery Blue |
| Bloom Period |
N/A |
