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Blue Moor Grass
Sesleria caerulea
Blue Moor Grass
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A compact grass. Blades are chalky blue toned on top and green on the undersides, making the grass appear multicolored. Blue Moor Grass is sometimes used as a groundcover as it can take mild traffic.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Moor Grass get?
About 6-12" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Moor Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Blue Moor Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Moor Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Blue Moor Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Moor Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Moor Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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