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Blue Autumn Moor Grass, Sesleria Caerulea

Big Bluestem

Part Sun - Full Shade, Cool-season

This grass has a blue tint to the leaves, but it did not perform particularly well the first year in the trial.

For its second year it overwintered well and bloomed nicely in the spring. It’s a very compact plant that is not too noticeable when not in bloom, however.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

12”

4

YearHeight/Width
Year 16”/8”
Year 28"/12"
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
May 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem