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Sesleria autumnalis 17cm

Name: Sesleria autumnalis 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Seslerautumn17cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
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Evergreen to semi-evergreen outdoor grass · Poaceae · dense domed tuft with silvery-white spike-like panicles

Sesleria autumnalis

Neither lawn nor random grass 😌

Family: Poaceae · Pot diameter: 17cm · Height: 40cm

Bright yellow-green tuft
Silvery-white panicles
Cool-season growth
For sun & partial shade

Sesleria autumnalis forms a dense, luminous tuft of fine yellow-green leaves and lifts discreet silvery-white flower heads above it. The domed base remains clear and composed, while arching blades move gently and create rhythm without untidy bulk. Repeated along a path, beneath an open tree canopy or among stone and perennials, it brightens the planting with calm natural elegance.

As a cool-season grass, the tuft grows most actively in mild temperatures. In a mild microclimate it retains much of its foliage, while severe summer stress or hard winter cold may temporarily reduce its fresh appearance.

What makes it special

Its value lies in balance: a compact base, fine movement and flowering stems that add height without obscuring neighbouring plants.

A clear domed base

Leaves start densely at the centre and radiate into a stable low outline.

Upright silvery panicles

Fine stems lift creamy spike-like panicles that brighten as they mature.

Movement without disorder

Narrow blades bend gently while the tuft stays neat and clearly defined.

Why you will love it: it offers luminous fine texture where a heavy grass would be excessive and remains elegant for much of the year.

In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Bright front-edge tuft · morning sun to partial shade · mature spread 30–45cm.

Planting position

Bright front-edge tuft

Use at the front of a border, along a path or under an open canopy, with morning sun and afternoon protection in hot regions. At 30–40cm spacing, the tufts gradually join into a continuous yet airy edge.

Colour & compatibility

Lime, burgundy and pink

The luminous fine base gains depth beside broad dark foliage and gentle flowers suited to partial shade.

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ — broad burgundy foliage that strongly contrasts with the lime-green tuft.
Helleborus × hybridus — winter flowers and substantial foliage on the cooler side.
Geranium macrorrhizum — low aromatic cover with pink flowers in the same bright partial shade.

Care at a glance

Light

Morning sun to bright partial shade in hot Greek regions; more sun in cool or mountain climates.

Watering

Water as the surface begins to dry; maintain more even moisture during establishment and hot weather, always with full drainage.

Climate & hardiness

Very cold hardy, RHS H7; as a cool-season grass it slows during intense summer heat.

Safety

The leaves are rough to the touch; wear gloves when clearing, especially if your skin is sensitive.

Detailed care Complete care guide Eight practical points for a clean yellow-green base and cool-season growth.

Position

Morning sun to bright partial shade in hot Greek regions; more sun in cool or mountain climates.

Watering

Water as the surface begins to dry; maintain more even moisture during establishment and hot weather, always with full drainage.

Soil

Moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that retains a little moisture but drains well.

Feeding

A little mature compost or light spring feed is enough; excess nitrogen opens the compact tuft.

Seasonal behaviour

Very cold hardy, RHS H7; as a cool-season grass it slows during intense summer heat.

Pruning & clearing

In late winter remove old flower stems and comb out dry leaves selectively; do not cut the entire green base low.

Safety

The leaves are rough to the touch; wear gloves when clearing, especially if your skin is sensitive.

Reading the plant

Scorched tips often indicate hot afternoon sun or dry roots, while a soft centre calls for a drainage check.

Development over time How the bright tuft widens Three stages from a dense young centre to the mature dome with silvery-white panicles.

Concentrated young base

New leaves open from a dense centre and begin to form a small dome.

Radial widening

The tuft adds peripheral blades and widens gradually.

Mature dome with panicles

The full base supports fine upright stems with silvery-white spike-like panicles.

Mature habit & dimensions

established mature plant

Height 40–60cmSpread 30–45cmDense domed fine-leaved tuft

At maturity, Sesleria autumnalis forms a dense, domed, fine-leaved tuft with a yellow-green base and silvery-white spike-like panicles. Repeated along an edge or path, it brightens the line without hiding low neighbouring perennials.

Form through time

two real states

Real change in habitYellow-green with silvery-white spike-like panicles

Concentrated young baseNew leaves open from a dense centre and begin to form a small dome.

Mature dome with paniclesThe full base supports fine upright stems with silvery-white spike-like panicles.

The two studies connect the dense young centre with the mature dome and upright spike-like panicles.

What to expect after planting: The tuft establishes from a dense centre and widens as new blades develop around the base. During mild periods it keeps a clear sense of movement and, as it matures, raises more fine flowering stems.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Science nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

A compressed panicle, not one flower

What looks like a slender spike is a compressed panicle of many small spikelets, each fertile spikelet usually containing two or three florets.

Wind pollination

Three anthers release pollen while two protruding, finely hairy stigmas catch it from the air, without the need for showy petals.

Rough blade, smooth sheath

The faintly sandpapery feel comes from the microscopically rough blade surface; the sheaths surrounding the leaf bases are smooth.

A cereal-like caryopsis

In the tiny fruit, the fruit wall remains joined to the seed; this is the basic grass fruit structure known as a caryopsis.

Frequently asked questions

Six specific answers covering position, water, soil, space and correct seasonal care.

01What position suits Sesleria autumnalis best?

Morning sun to bright partial shade in hot Greek regions; more sun in cool or mountain climates.

02How should Sesleria autumnalis be watered?

Water as the surface begins to dry; maintain more even moisture during establishment and hot weather, always with full drainage.

03What soil does Sesleria autumnalis need?

Moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil that retains a little moisture but drains well.

04How much room does Sesleria autumnalis need at maturity?

An established plant commonly reaches about 40–60cm high and 30–45cm across, with natural variation between sites.

05Is it evergreen all year?

It often remains evergreen or semi-evergreen in a mild microclimate, but heat, drought or hard cold can temporarily damage foliage.

06Does it need full sun?

It accepts full sun in a cool climate. In hot lowland areas it prefers morning sun and protection from the hottest afternoon exposure.

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Sesleria autumnalis 17cm

Sesleria autumnalis 17cm

Sesleria autumnalis

What makes it special

A clear domed base

Upright silvery panicles

Movement without disorder

Bright front-edge tuft

Lime, burgundy and pink

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Position

Watering

Soil

Feeding

Seasonal behaviour

Pruning & clearing

Safety

Reading the plant

Concentrated young base

Radial widening

Mature dome with panicles

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

A compressed panicle, not one flower

Wind pollination

Rough blade, smooth sheath

A cereal-like caryopsis

Frequently asked questions

Sesleria autumnalis 17cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

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The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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