Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Blue Fescue, Sheep's Fescue

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Early Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore
Height 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Blue, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing