About
A densely tufted, evergreen grass, to around 70cm high, with an upright habit and narrow, vivid green leaves in spring, becoming blue-green with silvery undersides in summer. Flowers are produced early in spring, with slender stems bearing dark purple spikelets opening to small white flowers.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems as necessary
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division after flowering in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free