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Blue Moor Grass

Sesleria Caerulea

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Overview

Blue Moor Grass, or Sesleria caerulea, is a clump-forming perennial featuring unique two-tone foliage: green tops and bluish undersides. It reaches up to 8-12 inches tall with a similar spread. In early spring, this cool-season grass displays silvery-blue flower spikes, transitioning to pale beige. Drought tolerant once established, it's ideal for adding texture to a front-of-border or as a groundcover. Hardiness zones 4-7. Full sun to part shade.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–8Type GrassClimate Temperate
Blue Moor Grass (Sesleria Caerulea) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 7 and is renowned for its resilience and low maintenance requirements; drought

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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