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(Sesleria autumnalis)
Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Sesleria autumnalis, commonly known as Autumn Moor Grass, is a perennial grass native to the open grasslands and rocky outcrops of southern Europe. It is well-adapted to poor, calcareous soils and can be found in a variety of habitats including meadows, hillsides, and scrub areas. This grass typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) with a similar spread, forming dense tufts of foliage. The leaves are narrow, with a distinctive V-shaped cross-section, and exhibit a bluish-green color that transitions to a yellowish-brown in the fall, providing seasonal interest.
Autumn Moor Grass is valued for its low maintenance requirements, drought tolerance, and year-round interest, making it a popular choice for ornamental ground cover, rock gardens, and border plantings. It is also used to stabilize slopes and is suitable for urban environments due to its adaptability. This grass thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil conditions, including clay and sandy soils. It is generally pest and disease-free but can suffer from rust in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Autumn Moor Grass is valued for its low maintenance requirements, drought tolerance, and year-round interest, making it a popular choice for ornamental ground cover, rock gardens, and border plantings. It is also used to stabilize slopes and is suitable for urban environments due to its adaptability. This grass thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil conditions, including clay and sandy soils. It is generally pest and disease-free but can suffer from rust in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 0.8-1 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Open grasslands and rocky outcrops of southern Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Höstälväxing
Scientific Names: Sesleria autumnalis , Sesleria elongata , Phleum autumnale , Sesleria argentea var. elongata , Aira alba
GBIF Accepted Name: Sesleria autumnalis (Scop.) F.W.Schultz