Sesleria Heufleriana Grasses
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Sesleria heufleriana (Balkan Blue Grass)
We have a soft spot for this little evergreen grass, neat hummocks of blue-green foliage that look good in all seasons. This is one of the earliest grasses to flower (from early Spring onwards), a very unusual purple black at first and then opening to creamy white. Small enough to use in groups in gardens of all sizes.
Sesleria heufleriana is ideal for use at the front of borders, softening the edge of paths, evergreen ground cover and so many more…..we like to dot the odd one in Spring containers, see how many people stop for a second look at the dark coloured flowers!
This is a ‘cool season’ grass, new growth comes mostly in spring and Autumn. They take a break in the heat of summer. Any well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Sesleria heufleriana is an evergreen grass, they need very little maintenance other than a ‘comb’ through the old foliage removing dead leaves in late winter before growth begins again in Spring.
How to grow Sesleria heufleriana
Position: Sun or partial shade.
Foliage: Evergreen grass, foliage stays all year.
Soil and site: Any well drained soil, damp soil but not waterlogged in Winter
Flowering time: June-October
Growth rate: Moderate
Ultimate height and spread: 40cm x 40cm
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Aftercare: Water regularly after planting and through the first season until established. Tidy up plants in late winter by removing old and dead growth and the old flower stems before the new foliage emerges in Spring.
