Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Growing on the Ground
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Elijah Blue Fescue Grass

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 6 - 10 Inches
  • Mature Spread 6 - 10 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Festuca cinerea Elijah Blue, commonly known as Elijah Blue Fescue Grass, is a small ornamental grass that provides superb texture and color with minimal care. It has finely textured, silvery blue foliage that is semi-evergreen. It sends up tall plumes of flowers in summer that turn tawny colored, an excellent contrast to the blue foliage. Established plants are extremely drought tolerant and fuss free. This grass fits in nicely in Asian themed gardens or modern xeriscaping. 

Elijah Blue grows in a tight mound, 6 – 10 inches wide and high. It readily self-seeds to fill in a bare area. It is drought tolerant, heat and humidity tolerant, cold hardy to zone 4, and deer resistant. Plant these in groups in rock gardens, in dry streambeds, and along garden paths. This grass also works very well as a groundcover for dry areas.

Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Care

This grass flourishes in full sun. It is widely adaptable to poor and fertile soils, as long as the soil drains well. Water this grass weekly to establish its roots over the first growing season, and then reduce supplemental water over the summers. Overwatering can shorten its lifespan.  Mulch with compost to feed the soil; however, skip the fertilizer, which can weaken this grass.

Shear back Elijah Blue in early spring to make room for new growth. You can also cut off the flower spikes to prevent self-seeding. 

Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Spacing

For mass planting, space these plants approximately 8 inches apart. Divide grasses in early spring or fall to propagate new plants and rejuvenate clumps, which tend to die out in the center after 3-5 years.

Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 - 10 Inches
Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Inches
Spacing: 6 - 10 Inches
Habit: Clumping
Flower Color(s): Brown
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Blue, Silver
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Winter Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Elijah Blue Fescue Grass
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: FESTUCA CINEREA `ELIJAH BLUE`
SKU:
1231001003-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.