Set of 4 Blue Fescue - Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' - Height 30cm 9cm pot

The Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’, also known as blue cheese grass or blue fescue, is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass that stands out especially for its striking blue-grey leaf colour. This ornamental grass forms tight, bulbous clumps that add not only structure but also colour to your garden all year round. Thanks to its low, compact growth habit of up to approx. 30 cm, this plant is perfect as a ground cover, for rock gardens, in ornamental pots or as a contrasting element in the border.

Features

The fine, stiff leaves of ‘Elijah Blue’ are silver-blue to blue-grey in colour. These retain their colour even in winter, keeping the grass decorative all year round. In spring (May-June), upright flowering spikes appear with green, subtle flowers that contrast nicely with the leaves.

Application

‘Elijah Blue’ is very versatile in use. Plant it in groups as a ground cover, use it solitary as an accent plant or put it in pots and containers on the patio or balcony. Its clean shape and striking colour make it particularly suitable for modern gardens, rock gardens and combinations with flowering perennials or lavender. Along paths or in gravel beds, this grass also provides a sophisticated look.

Location and care

Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ grows best in a sunny to semi-shaded spot in well-drained, preferably dry soil. The grass does not like wet feet, especially in winter. Pruning is not necessary; just removing old or discoloured leaves in spring is sufficient. The plant is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and hardy.

Plus points

• Stays compact and low (approx. 25-30 cm)

• Ornamental value all year round

• Blue-grey colour contrasts nicely with other plants

• Evergreen and drought-tolerant

• Suitable for borders, pots, rock gardens and ground cover

Product specifications

• Dutch name: Blue fescue / blue sheep grass

• Latin name: Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’

• Delivery form: Set of 4 plants in 9 cm pot

• Height on delivery: approx. 30 cm

• Adult height: 25 - 30 cm

• Leaf colour: Blue-grey to silver blue

• Inflorescence: Narrow, ascending spikes with green flowers

• Flowering period: May - June

• Location: Sun to semi-shade

• Bottom: Well-permeable, dry to moderately moist

• Hardy: Yes, up to -20°C

• Growth mode: Globular, low-growing