Blue Moor Grass. A densely tufted evergreen grass with narrow pale blue-grey leaves. Bluish purple spikelets from mid-spring to early summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sesleria caerulea
A densely tufted evergreen grass with narrow pale blue-grey leaves. Bluish purple spikelets from mid-spring to early summer.
	
	
	Category: Grasses and Sedges
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Sesleria | 
|---|---|
| Species | caerulea | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blue Moor Grass | 
| Flower Colour | green, white | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 30cm | 
| Family | Gramineae | 
| Spread | 25cm | 
| Growth Speed | Fast | 
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | blue, grey | 
| Flowers From | April, May | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Border | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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