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Grass · Poaceae family

Blue green moor grass

Sesleria heufleriana

Full sun to part shade 11¾ in–2 ft 3½ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in to −73 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size11¾ in–2 ft 3½ in
spacing 19¾ in
PlantingMarch–May, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

neutral to alkaline soil
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averageloamyhumus-rich

Watering

drought tolerant once establisheddo not waterlogless when it rains

Frost

−73 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in11¾ in–2 ft 3½ inspread 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in
11¾ in–2 ft 3½ in× spread 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in

Plant 19¾ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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Planting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Planting

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container plant: March–May, September–October

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

No serious pests or diseases

Generally pest-free and disease-free.

Sources (1)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does blue green moor grass tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does blue green moor grass need?

At maturity 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in wide and 11¾ in–2 ft 3½ in tall; recommended spacing 19¾ in.

Sources (6) Checked 28 September 2026

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