Overview
Sesleria 'Greenlee' is a bushy, clump forming, tufted grass like in the genus Sesleria, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Sesleria 'Greenlee' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, flower borders and beds, garden edging and ground cover.
About
Sesleria 'Greenlee' (moor-grass 'Greenlee') is an evergreen, grass-like cultivar within the Sesleria genus. It forms bushy, tufted clumps reaching between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height and spread, typically taking 2 to 5 years to reach full size. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, tolerating a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It is drought resistant and remains attractive through spring, summer, and winter, making it suitable for both exposed and sheltered sites with east, south, or west aspects.
About the genus
Sesleria is a genus of perennial plants in the grass family. They are native to Eurasia and North Africa. They are found in Albania, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corsica, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Crete, Crimea, Lebanon, Morocco, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, Sardina, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine and Yugoslavia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sesleria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Sesleria 'Greenlee' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sesleria 'Greenlee'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sesleria 'Greenlee'?
Sesleria 'Greenlee' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sesleria 'Greenlee' need?
Sesleria 'Greenlee' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Sesleria 'Greenlee' grow?
Sesleria 'Greenlee' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Sesleria 'Greenlee' hardy in the UK?
Sesleria 'Greenlee' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Sesleria 'Greenlee'?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn, Division in spring.
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