Sesleria sadleriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Janka
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 32: 309 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898908
Common Names
- Sadleriana Meadow-grass
- Sadleriana Sesleria
- Sadleriana Bluegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesleria sadleriana (also called Sadler's 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 sadleriana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sesleria sadleriana is a small, greenish-white spike, with a few short-stalked flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are very small and delicate, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesleria sadleriana is a perennial grass that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed, division, and cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Sesleria sadleriana
Sesleria sadleriana is native to the Mediterranean region.
Sesleria sadleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesleria sadleriana?
Sesleria sadleriana
How tall does Sesleria sadleriana grow?
Sesleria sadleriana typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.
What type of soil does Sesleria sadleriana prefer?
Sesleria sadleriana prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
Species in the Sesleria genus
Sesleria achtarovii, Sesleria alba, Sesleria albicans, Sesleria araratica, Sesleria argentea, Sesleria autumnalis, Sesleria bielzii, Sesleria caerulea, Sesleria coerulans, Sesleria comosa, Sesleria doerfleri, Sesleria filifolia, Sesleria heufleriana, Sesleria insularis, Sesleria italica, Sesleria juncifolia, Sesleria korabensis, Sesleria latifolia, Sesleria nitida, Sesleria phleoides, Sesleria rigida, Sesleria robusta, Sesleria sadleriana, Sesleria serbica, Sesleria tatrae, Sesleria taygetea, Sesleria tenerrima, Sesleria tuzsoni, Sesleria vaginalis, Sesleria wettsteinii, Sesleria calabrica, Sesleria pichiana, Sesleria albanica, Sesleria angustifolia, Sesleria klasterskyi, Sesleria skipetarum, Sesleria uliginosa,
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
Victor von Janka (1837-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421394-1: 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].