Festuca ‘Elijah Blue’ (Blue Fescue Grass)
Festuca ‘Elijah Blue’ is a compact ornamental grass prized for its intense icy-blue foliage that brings colour, texture, and contrast to any garden. This hardy, low-maintenance grass thrives in full sun and poor soils, making it an effortless design staple.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Festuca ‘Elijah Blue’
✔ Striking blue foliage - Maintains a vivid, powdery-blue hue year-round.
✔ Compact, sculptural form - Forms neat, spherical clumps that add structure.
✔ Low-maintenance - Requires very little care once established.
✔ Heat and drought tolerant - Ideal for hot, dry, sunny positions.
✔ Excellent contrast plant - Pairs beautifully with green, silver, or dark-leafed plants.
🏡 How to Use Festuca ‘Elijah Blue’ in Your Garden
✅ Mass planting - Creates a cool, modern, textural carpet when planted in groups.
✅ Rockeries and gravel gardens - Thrives in poor, free-draining soils.
✅ Borders and edging - Adds a contrasting colour and shape along pathways or garden beds.
✅ Containers - Perfect for pots, especially in minimalist or contemporary designs.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 25 to 30cm apart for a dense, continuous sweep of blue foliage. Closer spacing encourages a fuller, more polished look.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Festuca ‘Elijah Blue’
How big does Festuca ‘Elijah Blue’ grow?
It typically forms a mound around 20 to 30cm tall and wide.
Does it keep its blue colour all year?
Yes, it generally maintains its blue tones year-round, especially in full sun.
Is it easy to care for?
Very easy, simply remove old foliage annually to refresh the plant.
Can it grow in pots?
Yes, it performs well in containers and adds texture to patio or balcony plantings.
Does it tolerate heat?
It thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is highly drought tolerant once established.
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