Sesleria autumnalis | 1.3 Litre Pot | 30cm - 40cm Height

Bring vibrant, year-round texture and a touch of serene elegance to your garden with Sesleria autumnalis, often known as Autumn Moor Grass. This exceptional evergreen ornamental grass offers beautiful blue-green foliage that transforms into a glorious golden hue in autumn, providing interest through every season.

Sesleria autumnalis truly shines as a versatile and low-maintenance addition to UK gardens. Its neat, mounding habit makes it ideal for various planting schemes, from contemporary designs to more naturalistic landscapes. Gardeners appreciate its robust nature and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, ensuring a flourishing display with minimal effort. This resilient grass establishes well, forming attractive clumps that enhance any outdoor space.

Key Features of Sesleria autumnalis

• Features distinctive blue-green foliage, turning golden in autumn.
• Produces charming silvery-white, bottlebrush-like flower spikes from late summer.
• Remains evergreen, providing year-round visual appeal and structure.
• Forms attractive, compact clumps, reaching approximately 60cm in height and spread.
• Highly adaptable to various soil types and tolerates both sun and dry shade.
• Attracts some beneficial wildlife, offering shelter and interest.

Discover the Beauty of Autumn Moor Grass

Sesleria autumnalis derives its botanical name from Leonardo Sesler, an 18th-century Italian physician and botanist, recognising his contributions to the field. The specific epithet ‘autumnalis’ fittingly describes its most captivating display, as its foliage deepens to warm, golden tones during the autumn months. Before this autumnal spectacle, the plant sends up delicate, silvery-white flower spikes from late summer through to autumn. These slender, bottlebrush-like plumes stand elegantly above the foliage, adding a refined texture to the garden. As they mature, these flower heads gradually turn tan, continuing to provide architectural interest well into the winter.

The distinctive blue-green leaves of Sesleria autumnalis maintain their colour for much of the year, forming neat, compact hummocks. This makes Autumn Moor Grass an excellent choice for edging borders, creating naturalistic drifts, or mass planting for a striking visual impact. Furthermore, its ability to thrive in challenging dry shade conditions makes it invaluable for difficult garden spots where other plants struggle. The plant generally needs very little in the way of pruning. You simply cut back any old or tired foliage in late winter or early spring. This allows fresh, new growth to emerge vibrantly. Sesleria autumnalis is also a welcome sight for some garden wildlife, providing structure and shelter, especially during colder months. Plant this charming grass to enjoy its enduring beauty and easy-care nature in your British garden.