Grass - Ornamental
Sesleria autumnalis
Autumn Moor Grass
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
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.
Height8-12" |
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Spread6-12" |
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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
