Festucia cinera 'Elijah's Blue'
A small ornamental grass with fine texture, Elijah's Blue Fescue is 6-10" tall, with silvery blue-green foliage.
Extremely drought tolerant and heat loving. Use as a ground-cover or accent plant. Also does well in containers. *Deer Resistant*
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Perennial, Ornamental Grass |
| Foliage Type |
Semi-Evergreen |
| Height |
1' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Clump-forming |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Silvery Blue-Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Silvery Blue-Green |
| Flowering Season |
Early Summer |
| Flower Color |
Straw-colored inflorescence |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade (not Full Shade) |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 to 8 |
