Elijah Blue Fescue Grass
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
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Delivery and Shipping
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Deer-resistant, Slopes/Erosion Control, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, LA, MS, MT, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-9
If you're on the hunt for a versatile, compact cool-blue Ornamental Grass, then consider the colorful Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') at NatureHills.com! Gardeners love Elijah Blue Fescue for its unique porcupine-like dome-shaped tufts and needle-like blades that add visual interest to their landscapes.
Colorful Elijah Blue Fescue bursts with light green flowers bearing a tinge of purple on their panicles from late spring through early summer. These flowers quickly give way to telltale buffy seed heads that resemble wheat, adding even more visual fun to the display.
With its bluish-gray foliage, the plumes appear overwhelming from June to July. A partial evergreen in the warmer of its favored growing zone range, this cool-season Ornamental grass is hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9 and is remarkably space-saving! Only growing 12 inches tall when in bloom and spreading to about 12-24 inches wide at maturity.
Planting and Application:
You can use Elijah Blue as groundcover for small areas, an edging plant for paths or borders, or as a beautiful accent in a rock garden! Combined with blue and purple flowers, such as Salvia and Veronica, it adds color and contrast to any perennial garden. Use it as an accent in a container garden to give your arrangement a bit of native appeal. The cool and calming color even lends itself nicely to Zen gardens and Moon Gardens!
The spindles of this ornamental grass are deer-resistant, which is an important consideration in areas where deer pose a problem to plant health. Elijah Blue Fescue is also a top choice for firescaping. Lower water usage once established, try groupings or rows of this hardy, salt-tolerant perennial Grass in the hell strip along roads, sidewalks, driveways, and pathways!
- Blue Grey Foliage
- Very Easy To Grow!
- Compact Spiky Ball!
- Fantastic Space-Saving Form & Color
- Xeric & Firescaping Selection
- Containers, Edging, Groundcover & En Masse, Specimen & Garden Accent
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Elijah Blue prefers full sun but will tolerate morning shade. Known throughout the gardening world as the best of the Blue Fescue grasses, Elijah Blue is fairly easy to grow, even in the absence of a green thumb. It is tolerant of drought and grows quickly. Once established, it requires only occasional watering under normal conditions, but looks even better with a drink during the hot summer months. One of the most durable and long-lived ornamentals, colorful Elijah Blue Fescue is also salt-tolerant, so it is a great option for use in coastal climates! Prune this cool-season grass in early spring to create a clean mound each year.
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Adaptable to Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Early Spring
- Deer Seldom Bother It
- Fire-Wise & Salt Tolerant Cool Season Grass
You'll love this top selection for any place in your sunny landscape! Order the cool, calm, and collected Elijah Blue Fescue Grass from NatureHills.com today!
