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Blue Moor Grass

Sesleria caerulea, Poaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spanish GorseGenista hispanica
Nitrogen Fixation
Yellow RattleRhinanthus minor
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Large ThymeThymus pulegioides
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Milk VetchAstragalus danicus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Blue Oat GrassHelictotrichon sempervirens
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlLiving MulchWildlife HabitatCarbon Sequestration

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Blue Moor Grass grow in?

Blue Moor Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Blue Moor Grass?

Good companions for Blue Moor Grass include Spanish Gorse, Yellow Rattle, Large Thyme, Purple Milk Vetch, Blue Oat Grass.

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