blue green moor grass
Sesleria heufleriana
11¾ in–2 ft 3½ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in
Low maintenancegrass
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Grass · Poaceae family
Blue moor grass
Sesleria albicans
Full sun 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 3¾ in to −73 °F
In short a 10-second read
SunFull sun
Size1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in
spacing 15¾ in
spacing 15¾ 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, in dry soil.
Sun
Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h
Soil
neutral to alkaline soil
acidicneutralalkaline
Watering
Frost
−73 °F
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in× spread 11¾ in–1 ft 3¾ in
Plant 15¾ 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
Planting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
No significant problems with related Sesleria species.
Sources (1)
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does blue moor grass tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does blue moor grass need?
At maturity 11¾ in–1 ft 3¾ in wide and 1 ft 3¾ in–2 ft 3½ in tall; recommended spacing 15¾ in.
Sources (7) Checked 28 September 2026
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