Common name:Elija Blue Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca glauca 'Elija Blue'
The 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf variety with gray blue (but sometimes white-looking) foliage. It should receive sun and little summer watering.
Common name:Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme
Botanical name:Thymus serpyllum 'Purple Carpet'
This perennial will grow about 3" tall and 3' wide. It has small, dark green leaves with clusters of purple lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Leaves are fragrant when crushed and can be used for seasoning.
Common name:Blue Moor Grass
Botanical name:Sesleria caerulea
This grass will grow to about 18"-24"tall and 18"-24" wide. It has bluish green or gray green leaves.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.