Sesleria autumnalis
autumn moor-grass
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen perennial grass to 60cm, forming a neat clump of rough, linear yellow to chartreuse leaves. Tall, upright panicles of creamy-white flowers appear in the summer, making an excellent base or backdrop for other plants to grow through
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zone 5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds