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Sesleria autumnalis

Autumn Moor Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This small, mounding grass with yellow green leaves reaches 12" high. In the fall, it sends up narrow flower stems that have silvery white inflorescence. When planted in masses, it has a striking appearance. It is drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.