Sesleria albicans
Balkans Moor Grass
USDA 4-9
This Sesleria is relatively new to the west coast nursery scene. Similar in almost every respect to Sesleria autumnalis with exception off growing taller with foliage to 15-18" and flowers that are taller as well. The flowers grow 8-12" above the foliage, emerging silvery white and drying to an attractive tan.
Uses:
Sesleria albicans is useful as single specimens in small gardens and perennial borders or in groups and masses in larger gardens. It is a dependable large scale ground cover grass.
Planting/Spacing:
Plant Sesleria albicans 12-18" on-center depending on the desired effect and the addition of bulbs and flowering accents. It is best planted in fall or spring from plugs or pots but it can be planted any time of the year in all but the coldest climates as long as moisture is sufficient.
Coastal:
Sesleria albicans grows well by the coast but is untested in 1st exposure sea coast.
Slopes:
Sesleria albicans is not recommended for steep slopes in hot inland valleys but would work on lightly shaded slopes as long as moisture is sufficient.
Watering:
Sesleria albicans grows best with regular water and will not tolerate extended period of heat and drought. Drought tolerate in coastal settings, plantings in hotter inland valleys will need more water to look good in the hot summer months.
Maintenance
A very low maintenance grass, Sesleria albicans looks great year round. It does best, however, with a light trimming in fall or early spring to promote new growth. Sesleria albicans can be trimmed any time of year if foliage needs refreshing.
Diseases and pests: None!
Balkans Moor Grass
USDA 4-9
This Sesleria is relatively new to the west coast nursery scene. Similar in almost every respect to Sesleria autumnalis with exception off growing taller with foliage to 15-18" and flowers that are taller as well. The flowers grow 8-12" above the foliage, emerging silvery white and drying to an attractive tan.
Uses:
Sesleria albicans is useful as single specimens in small gardens and perennial borders or in groups and masses in larger gardens. It is a dependable large scale ground cover grass.
Planting/Spacing:
Plant Sesleria albicans 12-18" on-center depending on the desired effect and the addition of bulbs and flowering accents. It is best planted in fall or spring from plugs or pots but it can be planted any time of the year in all but the coldest climates as long as moisture is sufficient.
Coastal:
Sesleria albicans grows well by the coast but is untested in 1st exposure sea coast.
Slopes:
Sesleria albicans is not recommended for steep slopes in hot inland valleys but would work on lightly shaded slopes as long as moisture is sufficient.
Watering:
Sesleria albicans grows best with regular water and will not tolerate extended period of heat and drought. Drought tolerate in coastal settings, plantings in hotter inland valleys will need more water to look good in the hot summer months.
Maintenance
A very low maintenance grass, Sesleria albicans looks great year round. It does best, however, with a light trimming in fall or early spring to promote new growth. Sesleria albicans can be trimmed any time of year if foliage needs refreshing.
Diseases and pests: None!