Sesleria autumnalis - P9

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, the Autumn moor grass (Sesleria autumnalis) is a decorative design element in the garden, but with its upright and loose growth it also adorns containers on balconies or terraces. The silvery flower spikes adorn this grass from autumn onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with undemanding soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers * attractive flower spikes

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Autumn moor grass are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Autumn moor grass has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The silvery flowers of Autumn moor grass appear in spikes from September to October.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, ground cover