Blue fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') fess-TOO-kah GLOK-ah Genus:  Festuca

These compact tufts of 8-inch-long powder-blue leaves are well suited for edging and naturalizing in the rock garden. 

Care: 

Grow in full sun and poor to moderately fertile soil. Divide every few years to maintain vigor and color.

Propagation: 

Sow seed in a cold frame from fall to spring; divide in spring.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Deer Resistant, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Blue, Green, Purple Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers Style Cottage Garden, Desert Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant Type Grasses