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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