Sesleria autumnalis

autumn moor grass
Adaptable, fine green leafed clumping tussocks with slender white flower spikes dancing in spring breezes. Gold tinted autumn foliage. Rake old leaves in early winter, or prune near ground.
height 8–12in
width 8–12in
tolerates Cold, Drought, Pots, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Moderate
water
info
Tough grass tolerates a wide range of irrigation, from wet to mostly dry.
hardy
to
0F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
origin E Europe
california
native
No

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

Growing Notes

This grass is also quite adaptable to various exposures, only seeming to dislike hot interior sun.
The foundation to a meadow garden. This grass won’t reseed and plays well with others.
Excellent when used in mass plantings.

Special Interest

The species autumnalis refers to this grasses golden tinted autumn foliage.