Sesleria heufleriana
Blue Green Moor Grass
USDA 4-9
This underused Sesleria is one of the best ground cover grasses for western gardens. Also native to Europe, Sesleria heufleriana is always tidy, never messy. This Sesleria has rich medium green foliage that is silvery on the top and dark green on the under sides. Leaves are 12-15" high in the neat mounds. The flowers are somewhat showy when they emerge but become nicely inconspicuous when mature.
Uses:
Sesleria heufleriana is useful as single specimens in small gardens and perennial borders or in groups and masses in larger gardens. It is a dependable large scale ground cover grass.
Planting/Spacing:
Plant Sesleria heufleriana 12-18" on-center depending on the desired effect and the addition of bulbs and flowering accents. It is best planted in fall or spring from plugs or pots but it can be planted any time of the year in all but the coldest climates as long as moisture is sufficient.
Coastal:
Sesleria heufleriana grows well by the coast but is untested in 1st exposure sea coast.
Slopes:
Sesleria heufleriana is not recommended for steep slopes in hot inland valleys but would work on lightly shaded slopes as long as moisture is sufficient.
Watering:
Sesleria heufleriana grows best with regular water and will not tolerate extended period of heat and drought. Drought tolerate in coastal settings, plantings in hotter inland valleys will need more water to look good in the hot summer months.
Alpine: Good to 8000'
Diseases and pests: None!
Maintenance
A very low maintenance grass, Sesleria heufleriana looks great year round. It does best, however, with a light trimming in fall or early spring to promote new growth. Sesleria heufleriana can be trimmed any time of year if foliage needs refreshing.
Blue Green Moor Grass
USDA 4-9
This underused Sesleria is one of the best ground cover grasses for western gardens. Also native to Europe, Sesleria heufleriana is always tidy, never messy. This Sesleria has rich medium green foliage that is silvery on the top and dark green on the under sides. Leaves are 12-15" high in the neat mounds. The flowers are somewhat showy when they emerge but become nicely inconspicuous when mature.
Uses:
Sesleria heufleriana is useful as single specimens in small gardens and perennial borders or in groups and masses in larger gardens. It is a dependable large scale ground cover grass.
Planting/Spacing:
Plant Sesleria heufleriana 12-18" on-center depending on the desired effect and the addition of bulbs and flowering accents. It is best planted in fall or spring from plugs or pots but it can be planted any time of the year in all but the coldest climates as long as moisture is sufficient.
Coastal:
Sesleria heufleriana grows well by the coast but is untested in 1st exposure sea coast.
Slopes:
Sesleria heufleriana is not recommended for steep slopes in hot inland valleys but would work on lightly shaded slopes as long as moisture is sufficient.
Watering:
Sesleria heufleriana grows best with regular water and will not tolerate extended period of heat and drought. Drought tolerate in coastal settings, plantings in hotter inland valleys will need more water to look good in the hot summer months.
Alpine: Good to 8000'
Diseases and pests: None!
Maintenance
A very low maintenance grass, Sesleria heufleriana looks great year round. It does best, however, with a light trimming in fall or early spring to promote new growth. Sesleria heufleriana can be trimmed any time of year if foliage needs refreshing.