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Genus Sesleria

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The genus Sesleria is comprised of evergreen, perennial grasses from grasslands in the hills and mountains of Europe. They have a tufted or clumping habit, narrow leaves, and spiky panicles of flowers. Sesleria are grown mainly for their colorful foliage, which is often grayish green or bluish green. Use in a border, rock garden, or meadow.
Noteworthy characteristics: Colorful, evergreen foliage.
Care: Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil of moderate fertility, in full sun or dappled shade.
Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in spring or fall, or divide in spring.
Problems: Infrequent.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Sesleria

Sesleria autumnalis
(Autumn moor grass) Be the first to rate this plant

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This cool-season grass begins the season with bright green blades. In late summer and early fall, it produces silvery inflorescences which complement its golden-hued autumn foliage and persist throughout the winter.