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Autumn Moor Grass
Sesleria autumnalis
Category: GrassLight: Sun
Autumn Moor Grass is a clump-forming perennial grass known for its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in poor soils. It provides excellent ground cover and is ideal for naturalistic gardens.
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Autumn Moor Grass
Sesleria autumnalis
Category: Grass • Autumn Moor Grass
Autumn Moor Grass is a drought-tolerant ornamental grass ideal for ground cover and mass planting.
Mature Height: 12-18 inches
Mature Width: 1-2 feet
Bloom Color: Green, Brown
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 5-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous
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