1. K-State home
  2. »Horticulture and Natural Resources
  3. »Turf and Landscape Information
  4. »Publications and Resources
  5. »Ornamental Grasses
  6. »Grasses
  7. »Festuca Glauca 'Elijah's Blue'

Turfgrass Information

Fescue, Festuca Glauca 'Elijah's Blue'

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Cool-season

This is a soft, blue-tinted, mounding grass with a small form. It did not flourish the first year, though it looks better in the spring and fall than during the hot parts of summer.

Not much changed in the second year. The plants filled out a bit, but they are not vigorous growers.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

6-10"

4

YearHeight/Width
Year 18”/8”
Year 26”/12”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
February 2008Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem