Sesleria autumnalis

Also Known As

Autumn Moor Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Sesleria autumnalis plant details

Sesleria autumnalis is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with chartreuse foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sesleria autumnalis

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: mounding

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sesleria autumnalis

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Forms upright, tufted mounds of bright yellow-green leaves. Rugged and easy to grow, it reaches 16-18" tall and wide. In April or May, flowers are held on spikes 6-8" above foliage and emerge purple-black, covered with silky white stamens, then mature to brown. Useful as large-scale groundcover, on slopes, and under the light shade of trees. We have planted small drifts among the native oaks in our garden for a woodland effect. Eastern and Northern Italy to Albania.

By: Native Sons

A useful accent for the late border, noted for its bright yel-green leaves & long, silvery white flower heads appearing in early autumn, this strong clump-former grows 15-20" high; tolerates root competition, high pH. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Valued for its tidy mounds of evergreen foliage, Autumn Moor Grass grows to about 1-2' tall and wide – Looks best in small groupings – Competes with tree roots and tolerates light shade - Flower spikes not exciting, but nice & persistent – Versatile grass that performs well in almost any situation - Drought tolerant once established but looks best with occasional water - New foliage is bright green with the older foliage turning tan – A nice 'Plain Jane' that every garden needs!