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Blue fescue 'Elijah Blue'

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Edging a bed or a pathA rockery

Silver leavesTakes a dry spellStays small

Blue fescue 'Elijah Blue'
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeGrasses
FamilyPoaceae
Size when mature0.3 m tall, 0.3 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureDry
Soilsand, chalk, loam
Soil pH6 to 8
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersJune
For pollinatorsLittle
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthSlow
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic
Worth knowingA known allergen for some people

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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