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Sesleria nitida
Also Known As
- Gray Moor Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sesleria nitida plant details
Sesleria nitida is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In spring and summer black and chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sesleria nitida
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: black and chartreuse blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sesleria nitida
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: lean
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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How to Grow Sesleria nitida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- lean
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- chartreuse
- black
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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aka Blue Moor Grass
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Autumn Moor Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Sesleria 'Greenlee's Hybrid', Sesleria x 'Greenlee', Greenlee Moor Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
aka Campo Verde Autumn Moor Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6b-8b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
aka Sesleria 'Campo Azul', Autumn Moor Grass, Campo de Azul Autumn Moor Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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