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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Blue Fescue

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
Attributes
• Culinary
• Ornamental Grass
• Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
• Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Well-Drained
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.

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