American Meadows Elijah Blue Fescue Grass
Best low-maintenance ornamental grass for busy gardeners seeking year-round color.
This is the ultimate low-lift ornamental for adding year-round texture to rock gardens or containers. While it won't fill a massive space aggressively, its compact, deer-resistant mounds offer a polished, silvery-blue aesthetic that thrives on neglect and minimal watering.
$10.65
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American Meadows, Inc
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscaping
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round color contrast
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts needing heat-resistant, water-wise plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners avoiding plants that require frequent division or replacement
- People with heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Residents in hot, humid southern climates
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking silvery blue-green foliage provides consistent, year-round garden color.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention beyond a simple late-winter trim.
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in dry sites and handles water scarcity with impressive resilience.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer and rabbits, protecting your landscape investment.
Versatility
Compact growth habit works perfectly in borders, rock gardens, or containers.
Growth Predictability
Non-spreading clump form ensures it stays exactly where you plant it.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6-12 inches
Mature Spread
6-12 inches wide
Growing Zones
4-9
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Soil Type
Well-Drained Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
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