Sesleria autumnalis |
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Autumn Moor Grass |
Description
A small, mounding grass with yellow-green leaves that 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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Medium
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:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.