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Elijah Blue Fescue
Festuca cinerea 'Elijah Blue'
Plant Description
Outstanding icy-blue coloration to this clumping ornamental grass; maintained through the heat of summer. Perfectly suited for edging borders or mass planting as a ground cover.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
Height: 8-12?
Flower Color: Spikelets of violet-flushed, blue-green flowers
Foliage: Powder-blue, erect leaves
Location: Full sun
Spread: 8-12?
Bloom Period: Late Summer
Shape: Clumping
Growth Rate: Fast