autumn moor grass
Sesleria autumnalis
RHS AGM 2018
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Greenish
- Foliage color
- Gold/yellow, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Autumn moor grass (Sesleria autumnalis) is a grass for borders, rock gardens, and low maintenance spots. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It forms a dense, evergreen clump of gold and yellow-green leaves. The clump stays 9 to 12 inches tall, and it handles dry spells well.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Irish moss, and Greig's tulip.
Native range
Europe.