Pruning guide
How to prune autumn moor grass
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Pruning autumn moor grass — FAQ
When should I prune autumn moor grass?
Early spring for tidying; after flowering for deadheading. Run gloved hands through the foliage to pull out dead blades, or lightly trim with scissors in early spring. If the clump looks shabby after winter, cut back to 2–3 inches in very early spring before new growth — but do this sparingly, as it is semi-evergreen.
How often does autumn moor grass need pruning?
Annually (light tidy); as needed (deadheading). Autumn Moor Grass (Sesleria autumnalis) is a low-maintenance, semi-evergreen cool-season grass. It needs only light tidying rather than a hard cutback. In early spring, comb through the clump by hand or trim lightly with scissors to remove dead or damaged leaves. Avoid cutting back hard, which can weaken the plant. Deadhead after flowering if desired.
How do you prune autumn moor grass?
Run gloved hands through the foliage to pull out dead blades, or lightly trim with scissors in early spring. If the clump looks shabby after winter, cut back to 2–3 inches in very early spring before new growth — but do this sparingly, as it is semi-evergreen.