Blue Fescue (Elijah Blue) — Price Comparison
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
1 Gallon: $29.57 to $44.95 across 2 nurseries — save up to 34% by comparing.
Quick Facts
- Hardiness Zones
- 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature Size
- 8-12 in tall x 8-12 in wide
- Bloom Time
- Early to mid-summer
- Type
- Semi-evergreen ornamental grass
Current Prices
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Prices last checked: May 03, 2026
| Size | Best Price | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | $16.99 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 1 Gallon | $29.57 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| Jumbo Bare Root | $49.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries | |
| Premium Bare Root Sale | $14.99 at Spring Hill Nurseries |
| Retailer | Quart | 1 Gal | Jumbo-Bare Root | Premium-Bare Root | In Stock | Shipping | Last Checked | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Nurseries | — | — | $49.99 | $14.99 $24.99 | In Stock | Free over $125 | May 03 | |
| Nature Hills Nursery | $16.99 | $29.57 | — | — | — | Free over $139 | May 03 | — |
| Fast Growing Trees | — | $44.95 $45.95 | — | — | In Stock | Free over $99 | May 03 |
Prices are checked daily and may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify the final price at the retailer's site before purchasing.
When to Buy & Plant Blue Fescue (Elijah Blue)
Price Seasonality
● Cheap
● Average
● Expensive
Best time to buy: September-October
Most expensive: April-May
Prices peak in spring when demand is highest. Fall clearance offers savings. Blue Fescue is often sold in multi-packs for better per-plant pricing on mass plantings.
Pro tip: Buy in fall for clearance pricing. Blue Fescue is a cool-season grass that actually prefers fall planting, establishing best before summer heat arrives.
Planting Season by Zone
| Zone | Spring Planting | Fall Planting |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 | Apr-May | Sep-Oct |
| Zone 5 | Apr-May | Sep-Oct |
| Zone 6 | Mar-May | Sep-Nov |
| Zone 7 | Mar-Apr | Oct-Nov |
| Zone 8 | Feb-Apr | Oct-Dec |
| Zone 9 | Feb-Mar | Nov-Dec |