Species blue moor grass

blue moor grass

Sesleria caerulea

Blue moor grass (Sesleria caerulea) is an ornamental grass with mounding, clumping foliage that remains evergreen in mild climates. The wiry blades are a lovely deep blue-green color with a silvery tint that makes them gleam in the sunlight. Flowering stems grow to a height of 24 to 36 inches, producing airy plumes of fine-textured, bright greenish-yellow flowers in late spring or early summer. Hardy in zones 5-9, it is an excellent choice for border plantings, low hedges, or as a ground cover. It tolerates dry conditions once established and requires little maintenance once it takes hold.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Green Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The best time to water Blue Moor Grass is in the spring or fall and it should be watered deeply and infrequently. During the summer, water it when the soil is dry to a depth of 8 inches and avoid any frequent shallow watering. When watering, make sure the soil is consistently moist, but not saturated. In the winter, there is no need to water Blue Moor Grass unless the weather is abnormally dry. A good rule of thumb for all seasons is to water when the soil in the top inch is dry.

sunlight

Blue moor grass (Sesleria caerulea) is best grown in full sun, or at least 4 or more hours of direct sunlight daily. This type of grass requires a moderate amount of sunlight to flourish, and too much sunlight can actually harm the plant. When planting, it is important to consider the type of sunlight that will be received. In areas with warm climates, the grass will require protection from the intense afternoon sun and should be planted in partial shade. In colder climates, ensure that the plant is located in an area that receives at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily and that shade is not too close to it which could reduce the amount of sunlight that it receives.

pruning

Pruning is important for many species of plants, including blue moor grass (Sesleria caerulea). To keep the plant looking neat and healthy, light pruning is recommended in early to mid spring, before the new leaves start to grow. This will allow you to remove any damaged or dead leaves, as well as any shoots or stems that have died back from cold weather. More extensive pruning should be done after the plant finishes blooming in late summer, making sure not to remove too many stems. Pruning ensures the grass maintains a healthy, contained form and encourages more vigorous growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Starts Flowering

Blue moor grass typically starts flowering in April.

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