Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is a highly ornamental Grass for the flower garden, with powder blue leaves that hold their color the year round. Plants form spiky, 10″ mounds punctuated, come June, by 18″ flower stalks that turn from blue-green to a buff color that they hold all summer and into winter.

Festuca glauca is widely used in rock gardens, borders, and as ground cover, where its drought tolerance and low-maintenance needs make it a favorite among sustainable landscaping options. Combine this outstanding Blue Fescue with Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' for a matchup you can enjoy all year long.

Festuca, commonly known as Fescue, is a large genus with more than 350 species of perennial Grasses originating in the mountains and meadows of temperate climates around the globe. Some are rhizomatous, like turf Grasses, but those we grow as ornamentals form neat compact clumps. All are cool-season growers that thrive in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall and can be poorly adapted to hot humid climates. Plants prefer full sun and average to well-drained soil with moderate fertility and they are drought tolerant, making them a good choice for waterwise gardens. Festuca is appreciated for its fine foliage, which comes in a spectrum of colors from deep greens to striking blues and grays, adding a unique color contrast to garden compositions. Its ability to provide year-round interest, coupled with its resistance to pests and diseases, makes Festuca a valuable and attractive choice for creating visually appealing, low-care gardens.

For more information on Festuca, click on Growing Guide.

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.