Botanical profile
Festuca 'Elijah Blue' (glauca)
Latin name
Festuca 'Elijah Blue' (glauca)
Common name
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
Family
Poaceae
Often compared, rarely equaled, Festuca 'Elijah Blue' is a cult variety with very fine silver-blue foliage, in a dense and regular cushion. Still and always the most beautiful small fescue on the market. It is planted in small groups, in borders or integrated here and there to add color and texture to a landscape. Tolerates dry soils.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
4 to 9 – very hardy, likes dry soils.
Exposure
Sun
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
June-July
Flower color
Silver beige
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
10" (25.5 cm)
Width
10" (25.5 cm)
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