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Fine-leaved Moor Grass

Sesleria tenuifolia, Poaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Large Flowered BambooGigantochloa macrostachya
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Black Alpine SedgeCarex nigricans
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Poverty Oat GrassDanthonia spicata
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Tall Moor GrassMolinia arundinacea

Both moor grasses compete for similar acidic, nutrient-poor grassland habitats

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSlope StabilizationOrnamentalLimestone Soil Restoration

Common Questions

What zones does Fine-leaved Moor Grass grow in?

Fine-leaved Moor Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Fine-leaved Moor Grass?

Good companions for Fine-leaved Moor Grass include Large Flowered Bamboo, Black Alpine Sedge, Poverty Oat Grass.

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