Festuca glauca Elijah Blue

Common Name:
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue'

Description:
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass celebrated for its striking silvery-blue, needle-like foliage that forms dense, dome-shaped tufts. This low-maintenance grass adds year-round colour and texture to gardens, making it ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers. In late spring to early summer, it produces short spikes of blue-green flowers that mature to a buff hue, adding subtle seasonal interest. 'Elijah Blue' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting excellent drought tolerance once established. It is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, providing a resilient and visually appealing option for various garden settings. Regular division every 2–3 years helps maintain its vibrant appearance and prevents centre dieback.

Form:

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring

• Flowers in Early Summer

Flower Colour:

• Blue-Green (fading to Buff)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

• Suitable for Rockeries

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Deer Resistant

• Architectural Foliage

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula spp. (Lavender)

• Salvia spp.

• Sedum spp.

• Achillea spp. (Yarrow)

• Echinacea spp. (Coneflower)

• Dianthus spp. (Pinks)