Festuca 'Elijah Blue' Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass, 1 Quart Pot Live Plant

Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ is a delightful ornamental grass known for its striking silvery blue foliage. Here are some key details about this beautiful plant:

• Plant Type: Perennial grass
• Mature Size: 6-12 inches in height, 6-18 inches spread
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil
• Soil pH: Neutral, acidic, or alkaline
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: Green to yellow
• Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 4-8
• Native Area: Europe

Elijah Blue forms a neat mound of powdery gray-blue foliage that remains bright throughout all seasons, providing year-round interest. It’s drought-tolerant and relatively low-maintenance. Here are some care tips:

1. Mulching: Apply a 3-inch layer of bark mulch or organic material to conserve moisture and suppress weed growth.
2. Pest and Disease: Blue fescue has few pest and disease problems.
3. Division: Divide the plant every 2-3 years to keep it healthy and provide more plants for your garden.
4. Light: Thrives in full sunlight; tolerates part-shade but may not flower as well.
5. Soil: Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil; mature plants can withstand drought.
6. Water: Average moisture needs; water weekly during hot summer months.
7. Temperature and Humidity: Prefers cool temperatures of spring and fall; can tolerate moderately warm summers but avoid blistering heat and high humidity.

Elijah Blue is perfect for borders, rock gardens, or as groundcover.

Please Note: Some soil may be removed, and the plant may be trimmed before shipping.