Sesleria autumnalis
autumn moor-grass
An evergreen perennial grass to 60cm, forming a neat clump of rough, linear yellow to chartreuse leaves. Tall, upright panicles of creamy-white flowers appear in the summer, making an excellent base or backdrop for other plants to grow through
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Cream White | Yellow Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | |||
| Winter | Yellow Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Sesleria are clump-forming evergreen grasses with linear leaves and dense short flowering spikes in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Italy to Balkan Peninsula
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Intolerant of acid soil. See ornamental grasses cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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