Autumn Moor Grass

Autumn Moor Grass

Sesleria autumnalis

This ornamental grass forms a mounding clump is valued for its texture, movement, and four-season presence in the mixed border or mass planting.

  • Bold foliage provides strong textural contrast in the mixed border from spring through winter.
  • Flower heads add a secondary layer of ornament through summer and autumn.
  • Leave stems standing through winter for wildlife value and structural interest; cut back hard to 10–15 cm in early spring.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade with average, dry, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Average, Dry
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
0.3 – 0.4
Mature Spread (meters)
0.4 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Fall
Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Landscape Uses
Border
Growing & Maintenance Tips
This sesleria grows best in full sun but will tolerate light shade in a range of soils. Once established, they are fairly drought-tolerant. Plants should be divided every few years to maintain health.
Notes
An unusual cool season grass that flowers in the fall.

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