Elijah Blue Fescue

Elijah Blue Fescue is a compact, clumping ornamental grass with striking icy-blue foliage—ideal for borders, rock gardens, and modern landscapes.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Full sun
Max Height
12 inches
Max Spread
12 inches

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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ is one of the most popular blue fescues, prized for its fine-textured, silvery-blue blades that form neat, rounded clumps about 10 to 12 inches tall and wide. It holds its color year-round and produces soft tan flower spikes in late spring to early summer. Elijah Blue thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for edging, mass plantings, or tucking between stones in rock gardens. It’s drought tolerant, low maintenance, and brings a cool-toned accent to any sunny landscape.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Bright blue foliage year-round; tan flowers in late spring

Landscape Uses:

Rock gardens, borders, containers, xeriscapes, edging

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Low — tidy growth, minimal shedding

Maintenance Level:

Low — remove dead blades occasionally; divide every few years

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Low — prefers dry to moderate watering

Soil Tolerance:

Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; dislikes soggy sites

Drought Tolerance:

High

Deer Resistance:

High — rarely touched

Pest/Disease Resistance:

High — generally pest- and disease-free

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