Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Elijah Blue Fescue
A cool season clump-forming silvery blue grass. Holds its color throughout the summer. Clipping back to 3-4″ in the spring will help to retain a neat appearance. Brown flowers at 12-14″
- Height: 12" – 18"
- Width: 6" – 8"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Brown
- Bloom Time: May, June, July
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
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Attributes
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Rounded
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Flower Color
- Brown
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 12" to 18"
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Foliage Color
- Blue
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- April
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Europe
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Divide
- Every Third Year
Possible Substitutions for Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Festuca x 'Cool as Ice'
Cool as Ice Fescue
Matching Attributes
- Height: 12" – 18"
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny'
Fountain Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 12" – 18"
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'
Piglet Fountain Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 12" – 18"