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.
Additional information
| 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 | |
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