Photo of Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul' by Patricia Cunningham

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Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul'

Also Known As

  • Sesleria 'Campo Azul'
  • Autumn Moor Grass
  • Campo de Azul Autumn Moor Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul' plant details

Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul' is a deciduous or evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer black, silver and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: black, silver and tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul' plant

How to Grow Sesleria autumnalis 'Campo de Azul'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • tan
    • silver
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Gray Moor Grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Autumn Moor Grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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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
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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
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