Sesleria nitida
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A densely tufted, evergreen grass, to around 60cm high, with an upright to arching habit and narrow, pale grey-green to grey-blue leaves with darker undersides. Flowers are produced in mid to late spring, with slender stems bearing near-black spikelets opening to small white flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sesleria nitida (Sesleria nitida)
- Genus
- Sesleria
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sesleria nitida
Distribution map
Italy and Sicily
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Sesleria nitida
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Sesleria nitida care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division after flowering in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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