Purple Moor Grass
Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'
Common Name: Purple Moor Grass
Genus: Molinia
Species: caerulea subsp. caerulea
Cultivar: 'Strahlenquelle'
Category: Grasses & Bamboos
Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm)
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any moist but well-drained preferably acid to neutral soil
- Rate of growth: slow-growing
- Flowering period: July - September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A graceful grass with widely arching green blades. In late summer flowers spikes rise above the fountain-like mounds and create a lovely airy effect - it is perfect for adding movement to the border. This is an incredibly versatile plant as it works well in mass plantings provides a great partner to herbaceous perennials where it adds textural contrast or it can be potted up into containers and placed on a patio. - Garden care: Cut back in early spring before the new foliage appears.
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