Nest moor grass
Sesleria nitida
Common Name: Nest moor grass
Genus: Sesleria
Species: nitida
Category: Grasses & Bamboos
Height: 0.60 m (60 cm)
Spread: 0.40 m (40 cm)
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
- Position: grows in both full sun or lightly dappled shade
- Soil: moderately fertile well drained neutral or slightly alkaline
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to October
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A native of central and southern Italy this gorgeous little grass is grown mainly for its colourful foliage. It forms dense mounds of pale grey-green to grey-blue leaves which stay on the plant throughout the year. In spring it throws up whitish green cone-shaped flowerspikes that bobble about in the breeze. Once established it can be very drought tolerant and it looks great in a herbaceous or mixed border or wildflower meadow. - Garden care: Gently comb through the foliage in spring to remove some of the older foliage and to encourage fresh new growth.
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