A compact evergreen tufting grass forming tidy hemispherical mounds of fine steel-blue foliage. Excellent for edging, rockeries and containers in well-drained, sunny spots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 30 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
Botanically, Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is an moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Poaceae family. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 30 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. Cream green flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' in the garden
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
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