grass · design plant record

Sesleria autumnalis

Autumn moor grass

A relatively small tufted grass for repeating along an edge.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.15–0.3 m (0.5–1 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

4–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Well-drained ground; established plants tolerate dry conditions.

Good drainage remains necessary; the species name does not promise flowers only in autumn.

Keep the care in the decision

Review old foliage before new growth and retain its small measured spacing rather than borrowing a large-grass layout.

Origin & safety checks

Southern Europe and Caucasus. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.