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Festuca glauca 'Elijah's Blue'/'Elijah Blue' Fescue
Clumps of this ornamental grass growing in the Springfield, MO Botanical Garden
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Clumps of this ornamental grass growing in the Springfield, MO Botanical Garden
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Scientific Name:
Festuca glauca 'Elijah's Blue'
Common Name:
'Elijah Blue' Fescue
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Green, Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
High
Comments:
This is an ornamental clump grass that performs best in well-drained soil. Foliage is generally evergreen except during exceptionally cold winters. Divide clumps every tow to three years since old clumps tend to die out from the centers. Cut back old, spent flowers in winter.