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Sesleria autumnalis

Autumn Moor Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

Cool season, clump-forming ornamental grass with narrow flower spikes rising above the foliage clump in summer to 18" tall. Flowers give way in autumn to silvery-white inflorescences. Attractive, narrow, yellow-green foliage. This grass is indigenous to the moors of Europe and puts on its best flowering display in autumn, hence the common name.


Height

8-12"

Spread

6-12"

Landscape Application:

Best planted in large sweeps in informal areas rather than borders.

Sesleria autumnalis Plant Care:

Tolerates a wide range of soils and drought. Somewhat intolerant of high summer heat and humidity. Cut clumps back to the ground in late winter.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Autumn Moor Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average
Moderate
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant

Autumn Moor Grass Additional Information

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