Sesleria autumnalis - Autumn Moor
Grass
Long utilized in large numbers in Europe, Sesleria autumnalis
has been slow to catch on in North America. Unlike the other
Sesleria we carry, this one is fall blooming and therefore
is a good companion for the stunning autumn-blooming crocus.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 25-30 cm (8-10")
in height
Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20") tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs
ample water;very drought tolerant once established
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find
your zone; further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Chasmanthium
latifolium, Sporobolus
heterolepis, Stipa
brachytricha, Nassella
viridula, Amsonia
tabernaemontana, Luzula nivea,
Deschampsia, Salix
irrorata, Koeleria
Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups,
massing
Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once
every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 45-60
cm (18-24") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah) autumnalis
(aw-tum-NAL-is)
Sizes available: flat of 25 plugs Canadian
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