Family: Poaceae
Scientific Name: Sesleria autumnalis
Common Name: Autumn Moor Grass
Description | A cool season grass flowering in the fall. |
Pronunciation | (ses-LER-ee-ah)(aw-tum-NAH-lis) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
Hardiness Zone | (4)5-8 |
Sunlight | full, light shade |
Moisture | average, moist |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | best in the cool season |
Flowers | silvery white, fades to gray |
Leaves | grass-like leaves, light green |
Dimensions | 1-2 by 1-2 feet, clump forming |
Propagation | division |
Native Site | Italy and Albany |
Misc Facts | Named after Leonardo Sesler 18th century botanist. |
Notes & Reference | #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke), #156-San Marcos Growers web site (www.smgrowers.com) |
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