A beautiful plant with fresh green foliage and purplish flowerheads throughout the summer. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade and Shaded site. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sesleria heufleriana
A beautiful plant with fresh green foliage and purplish flowerheads throughout the summer
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Sesleria |
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Species | heufleriana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade, Shaded site |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Group planting, Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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