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Elijah Blue Fescue

Elijah Blue Fescue

FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah's Blue'

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The Elijah Blue Fescue plants we currently have in stock are meant to be planted in the ground or a raised garden bed. They may be woody, going deciduous, or simply outgrowing their 4" pots. Got it View full details
Common Name(s)
Blue Fescue
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Perennial Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
6"–1'
Max Spread
6"-12"
Garden Design Role
Architectural, Edging
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Round, Mounding, Clumping, Tufted
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green, Purple/Black
Themes
Cool Blue, Pastel
Genus
Festuca
Family
Poaceae
Ship Size
4"

Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca Elijah Blue) is a standout ornamental grass, widely considered the gold standard for blue-toned perennials. This evergreen variety is famous for its dense, mounding habit and its striking, needle-like foliage that maintains a consistent, icy powder-blue color throughout the entire year.

As a resilient member of the Festuca genus, 'Elijah Blue' is a multi-purpose workhorse for the modern landscape. It is exceptionally tough—thriving in coastal salt air, resisting deer, and serving as a fire-retardant choice for defensible space landscaping. Its tight, clump-forming habit makes it a premier selection for rock gardens, modern minimalist borders, or mass plantings on banks and hillsides for effective erosion control. In the summer, it produces delicate, wheat-like flower spikes that add a touch of vertical texture and attract local butterflies. Whether tucked into a mixed patio pot or used as a high-contrast ground cover, this grass provides a cool, architectural elegance to any sun-drenched spot.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Vibrant Year-Round Color: One of the best "true blue" grasses available, keeping its cool hue even in winter.
  • Extreme Durability: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and salt tolerant; perfect for difficult coastal or dry sites.
  • Fire-Safe Landscaping: Recognized as a fire-retardant plant, making it a smart choice for fire-prone areas.
  • Low Maintenance: Stays in a tidy, 8-inch mound and requires very little water once established.
  • Erosion Control: A functional and beautiful solution for stabilizing soil on slopes and garden banks.

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun and requires excellent soil drainage to keep its roots healthy. While it appreciates moderate watering to get established, it is remarkably water-wise once mature. To keep it looking its best, simply comb through the foliage in early spring to remove any old blades. Hardy in USDA Zone 4 and up (listed as Z8 or below for heat-specific regions), Elijah Blue Fescue is the perfect, low-effort plant for high-impact texture.

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