high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread
15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (elijah's fescue) bears brown blooms during early summer to mid-summer. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has greyish aquamarine foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting, small or miniature planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' tolerates drought and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
