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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Blue Fescue
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone:3-7
- Height:8-10 Inches
- Spread:8-12 Inches
- Bloom Color: Blue
- Foliage Color: Blue-gray
This is a very popular grass as a border or accent plant because of its compact size and powder blue color. Blue flower panicles emerge in May, then fade to wheat.
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | May - June |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
This clump-forming cool season grass is sometimes evergreen in the Midwest. Dislikes humidity and will sometimes melt out in the center.
