Sesleria autumnalis
Autumn Moor Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Tough and very hardy grass with thin, evergreen leaves that vary in shades of yellow, green and blue tufts. Drought and frost tolerant. Provides great winter interest.
Bloom Time
August-September
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Pale Coneflower
(Echinacea pallida),
Cylindrical Blazing Star
(Liatris cylindracea),
Little Titch Catmint
(Nepeta racemosa),
Ornamental Onion
(Allium ),
Wild Bergamont
(Monarda fistulosa),
Globe Thistle
(Echinops ritro),
Black-Eyed-Susan
(Rudbeckia speciosa)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Evergreen |
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Ground Cover |
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Containers |
Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Partial Shade |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Winter |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
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Well-drained |
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Very Adaptable |