Elijah Blue Grass
Festuca glauca
FES-tew-kuh GLAW-kuh
Perennials: Ornamental grass
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Tan spikes appear in early summer. Excellent for mass planting, edging, or in the rock garden. Clumps are easily divided in early spring, and this should be done every 2 to 3 years. Evergreen in mild areas, in colder winter regions the leaves should be trimmed back in late winter right to the base. Flower spikes may also be removed in summer, if desired.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Blooming Time
Late Summer - Fall
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division