Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue', Blue Fescue Size:1.5 qt with brushstrokes of yellow variegation

with brushstrokes of yellow variegation

From the Japanese ki (yellow) renge (lotus blossom) and shoma (hat)

Stout alpine shrub

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2 – 3 feet tall in bloom

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue', Blue Fescue Size:1.5 qt with brushstrokes of yellow variegationWhile somewhat short lived, 'Elijah Blue' is worth it (heck, it's longer lasting than an annual!). Fairly evergreen, this dome of finely textured, stiff, silver blue needle like foliage remains 1' x 1'. It's one of the best of the blue fescues and will keep looking good if you remove the seed heads when they're finished looking pretty. Occasionally dividing it will help, too. Give it some support and plant at least three together. Sorry, grasses and