Sesleria nitida
A densely tufted, evergreen grass, to around 60cm high, with an upright to arching habit and narrow, pale grey-green to grey-blue leaves with darker undersides. Flowers are produced in mid to late spring, with slender stems bearing near-black spikelets opening to small white flowers
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Black White | Green Blue Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Green Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Blue Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Sesleria are clump-forming evergreen grasses with linear leaves and dense short flowering spikes in late spring or summer
- Name status
Unresolved
- Plant range
- Italy and Sicily
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by division after flowering in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems as necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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