About
Spikes of pale purple flowers appear above the foliage in spring or early summer which turn into purple-brown seedheads. A compact, clump-forming, densley tufted evergreen perennial grass with blue-green strap-like foliage. An ideal grass for using as a single specimen or for ground cover in larger planting schemes.
About the genus
Sesleria are clump-forming evergreen grasses with linear leaves and dense short flowering spikes in late spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitBushy, Clump forming, Tufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation for further advice
PruningRemove dead foliage as necessary and old flowered stems in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free