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Grass Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Elijah Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
The most intensely blue ornamental grass — tight tufted mounds of steel-blue needles that look like sea urchins. Mass planting creates a stunning silver-blue carpet. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and modern designs.
Hardiness Zones
4-8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
8-12 in H × 8-12 in W
Growth Rate
Slow
Bloom Season
Early summer
Bloom Color
Tan seed heads above blue foliage
Care Guide
Full sun, lean well-drained soil (rich soil reduces blue color). Comb out dead foliage in spring. Divide every 2-3 years when centers brown out. Needs excellent drainage. No fertilizer.
Landscape Uses
Rock gardenBorder edgingMass plantingContainerModern design accent
Best Growing Regions
northeastmidwestwestmountainsouthwest
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