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 a 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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' performs well with relatively little water once established. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
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 easier irrigation and care, group Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' with species that also favour happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
Plant Sale lists Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue' as potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
