Sesleria caerulea (Poaceae)

Blue moor grass

Native to Europe, including the British Isles, often in calcareous grasslands, limestone rock-crevices, and screes. Low growing, forming basal mounds of strongly blue-green foliage to 20cm tall. To 4mm wide, the leaves are two-toned: strongly glaucous-blue on their upper surfaces with dark green undersides. Due to the way the foliage lies, both colours are always visible. Blooms April to May, the small spikelike panicles are held above the foliage on slender stalks. Flowers are blackish at first, with light yellow pollen sacs, turning mostly green and becoming inconspicuous. Attractive when planted in groupings.
Ht. 20cm. Very hardy


Price
  9cm pot       £2.50       Available Sept 2004