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Autumn Moor Grass, Sesleria Autumnalis

Big Bluestem

Part Sun – Full Shade, Cool-season

This is a small cool-season grass that did quite well its first year. It has yellow-green foliage with whitish inflorescences.

There was not a very good survival rate over the winter, with only one plant growing in 2008. This plant did bloom, but was not very vigorous.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

12-15”

5

YearHeight/Width
Year 116”/8”
Year 210"/7"
DatePictures
June 2007Big Bluestem
September 2007Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem