Purple Moor Grass
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
Common Name: Purple Moor Grass
Genus: Molinia
Species: caerulea subsp. arundinacea
Cultivar: 'Transparent'
Category: Grasses & Bamboos
Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 0.60 m (60 cm)
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any moist but well-drained preferably acid to neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The flowers of this deciduous grass stand airy and transparent high above the foliage. It’s therefore ideal for the middle of a border planted among large-flowered perennials where the purple feathery spikelets will catch every breeze. A native of moorland it will flourish on most soils as long as they are not too dry. It will tolerate sun or light shade and lasts well into winter. - Garden care: Cut back in late winter before the new foliage appears.
Similar Plants:
Variegated purple moor-grass
Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Variegata'
Purple Moor Grass
Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'
Purple Moor Grass
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Fontane'
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