Sesleria caerulea
blue moor-grass
S. caerulea is a compact, tufted evergreen grass with bluntly pointed, linear leaves, blue-green on the upper side, dark glossy green beneath; small, egg-shaped purplish flower heads open in spring, soon fading to pale buff
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Brown Purple | Blue Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Green | |||
Autumn | Blue Green | |||
Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage as necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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