Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
899560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heuff. ex Rchb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. : 140(3) (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898895

Common Names

  • Rigida Meadow-grass
  • Rigida Sesleria
  • Rigida Bluegrass

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Description

Sesleria rigida (also called Rigid Moor Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It grows in a clump-forming habit and has grey-green leaves with a blue-green tinge. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sesleria rigida is a low-maintenance grass that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and banks. It is a drought-tolerant grass that requires little water or fertilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesleria rigida for. aestivalis (Schur) Gergely & Beldie

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Sesleria rigida is a small, bell-shaped, purple-blue, with six petals. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, dark green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesleria rigida is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Sesleria rigida

Sesleria rigida can be found in the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Sesleria rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesleria rigida?

Sesleria rigida

How tall does Sesleria rigida grow?

Sesleria rigida typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.

What type of soil does Sesleria rigida prefer?

Sesleria rigida prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
János Heuffel (1800-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heuff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421390-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].