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Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Festuca Glauca (Icy Blue Ornamental Grass)
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Product Description
The Elijah Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a striking, architectural ornamental grass celebrated for its luminous, powdery icy-blue foliage and neat sculptural symmetry. Widely regarded as the finest and most intensely colored cultivar of blue fescue, this compact evergreen perennial brings cool metallic contrast and effortless modern texture to sun-drenched balconies, rock gardens, and contemporary container displays.
Forming a dense, bristly dome of fine, needle-like blades coated in a natural silver-blue waxy bloom, 'Elijah Blue' holds its vivid steel-blue hue far better than standard varieties. In warmer months, slender bluish-tan flower plumes rise gracefully above the tufted cushion before maturing into warm golden-wheat accents, adding refined seasonal movement.
Intense Icy-Blue Needle Foliage
The signature allure of 'Elijah Blue' is its cool, powdery blue coloration. Its slender, upright blades are dusted in a natural glaucous sheen that contrasts dramatically against warm terracotta planters, dark gravel mulches, and deep green neighboring foliage.
Compact Architectural Dome & Container Habit
Growing in a tidy, non-invasive hemispherical mound just 8 to 12 inches tall and wide, this disciplined clumping grass requires minimal upkeep. Its crisp geometric tuft makes an extraordinary minimalist statement in modern pots, sunny terrace borders, and xeriscape arrangements.
100% Pet-Friendly & Non-Toxic
Great news for pet owners! Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is completely non-toxic and harmless to cats and dogs according to ASPCA guidelines, making it a worry-free sculptural accent for accessible patios, balconies, and sunlit rooms.
Light & Color
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Requires full, direct sunlight—provide at least 5 to 6 hours of unfiltered sun daily to develop and preserve its intense silvery-blue pigmentation. In insufficient light or heavy shade, the foliage fades toward dull green and the tidy mound can become loose and floppy.
Watering
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Allow the top 50% of the soil mixture to dry out thoroughly between waterings. Naturally drought-tolerant once established, 'Elijah Blue' dislikes stagnant moisture and soggy roots, particularly in warm or humid conditions. Always ensure excess water drains swiftly from the container base.
Soil & Care
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Thrives in lean, gritty, ultra-well-draining soil rather than rich, heavy potting blends. Mix standard soil with generous amounts of coarse river sand, perlite, or pumice, and avoid heavy fertilization—excess nitrogen weakens the blades and dulls its signature icy-blue color. Gently comb through the clump with your fingers in early spring to clear out old dried blades and keep the cushion fresh.
Size Details
1 Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Festuca Glauca (Icy Blue Ornamental Grass)
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(Plant sizes may vary slightly based on seasonal growth, individual plant characteristics, and current stock.)
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Replacement
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