Evergreen Perennial Upright, Clump in the Poaceae Family
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Size
Notes
Price
Availability
#1 gallon
Field
$11.36
Likely available
5/1 - 5/4
5/8 - 5/11
5/15 - 5/18
#1 gallon
Field
$11.74
Likely available
5/1 - 5/4
5/8 - 5/11
5/15 - 5/18
#3 gallon
Field
$33.28
Likely available
5/1 - 5/4
5/8 - 5/11
5/15 - 5/18
Available May 9
Size
Notes
Price
Availability
#1 gallon
Field
$11.89
Available for Pre-Order
5/1 - 5/4
Estimated Arrival May 9
Autumn Moor Grass boasts elegant, arching foliage that turns stunning shades of gold and bronze in the fall. This versatile perennial adds texture and movement to gardens while thriving in a variety of conditions.
Sesleria autumnalis, commonly known as Autumn Moor Grass, is a versatile, cool-season ornamental grass that offers season-long appeal in the garden. This tufted perennial features narrow, blue-green foliage that forms dense, mounding clumps, typically reaching 18-24 inches in height.
In late summer to early fall, Sesleria autumnalis produces an abundance of delicate, silvery-white flower spikes that rise above the leaf blades, creating a captivating, hazy effect. As the inflorescences mature, they transform into a soft, beige color, providing subtle contrast against the striking foliage.
This resilient grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, even poor, soil conditions. Its compact, tidy habit makes it well-suited for edging, groundcover, and rock garden applications, as well as container plantings. Sesleria autumnalis also maintains its vibrant coloration throughout the growing season, making it a reliable and low-maintenance addition to perennial borders, naturalistic landscapes, and drought-tolerant gardens.
Pros
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Green Roof Semi Intensive
Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
Plant Data
Mature Size
18 - 24 inches
tall. 12 - 18 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium -
Zones
5a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags
Attracts Wildlife, Container, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Erosion Control, Evergreen, Fall interest, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Grasses, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Mounded, Normal Soil, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Prairie Garden, Specimen, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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