Grass, Elijah Blue Fescue #1
Elijah Blue Fescue Grass
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Height: Typically 6–10 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 8–12 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 8–12 inches apart for a neat, cohesive display
Growth Rate: Slow
Evergreen
Deer Resistant
Description
Elijah Blue Fescue Grass delivers a stunning splash of cool, blue hues that elevate your landscape with a bold, contemporary statement. This compact, evergreen ornamental grass forms tidy, mounded clumps of fine, needle-like foliage that remains consistently vibrant throughout the growing season. In Michigan’s cooler climate, it maintains a modest stature—perfect for accentuating rock features, borders, or container compositions in limited spaces. Its naturally striking blue-green color provides a polished textural contrast to surrounding plantings, ensuring an inspiring, eye-catching display year-round.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial sun; aim for at least 4–6 hours of direct light daily to sustain its rich coloration and compact form.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Incorporate compost or other amendments to enhance moisture retention without compromising drainage.
- Watering: Provide moderate, consistent watering—allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings, as cooler Michigan conditions require a balanced approach to avoid overwatering.
- Mulching: Apply a light 2–3-inch layer of mulch around the base (keeping it a few inches from the foliage) to help conserve moisture and maintain stable soil temperatures.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed; simply remove any dead or unruly foliage in early spring to encourage fresh, vigorous growth.
Elijah Blue Fescue Grass is a beautiful, low-maintenance option that brings refined elegance and refreshing blue tones to any landscape, whether planted en masse or showcased in a container display. Its compact, deer-resistant habit makes it an ideal choice for enhancing small spaces with a modern, textural flourish.