Autumn Moor Grass

Sesleria autumnalis

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This species spreads well and can be used for erosion control. Can be used as a ground cover under trees and shrubs and should be planted in clumps. Not entirely tolerant of high heat and humidity. Bold gold color display in autumn. Silvery flower stalks are produced in the late summer and are maintained through the winter, creating an attractive accent. Attracts birds. Cut back the dead plant material in late winter. Plants can be divided in the early spring.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

0.75-1

Flower Color

Green

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

Sept-Oct

Salinity Tolerance

High Tolerance