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A UK native, blue moor grass, Sesleria caerulea, is a lime-loving evergreen grass that can be found naturally growing on calcareous grasslands.
It's grown for its blue-green leaves and attractive spring-summer flowers. In gardens, this compact grass looks best planted en masse for ground cover.
For best results, grow Sesleria caerulea in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline in pH. Give plants a tidy in spring by raking through them with your hands to remove dead or tired flowers and foliage.
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Sesleria and wildlife
Sesleria is known for attracting birds. It has seeds for birds.
