Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Ornamental Grass

Autumn Moor Grass
Sesleria autumnalis

Autumn Moor Grass Sesleria autumnalis
Autumn Moor Grass Sesleria autumnalis
 
Features

Lime green foliage on a compact mound shaped plant. Semi evergreen. Flowers in fall with short spikes that are purple-black covered with white stamens.

This is a clump forming cool season grass.

 
 
Culture
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sun to partial shade location. Drought tolerant 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
15-20 Inches
 
Size
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


 
Additional Notes
Excellent non invaisive grass useful as filler in perennial borders and as under planting for trees and shrubs. Tolerates root competition with trees and shrubs.

 

 
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