Molinia caerulea
PURPLE MOOR GRASS, PURPLE HEATH GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Aira atrovirens, A. caerulea, Amblytes caerulea, Arundo agrostis, Cynodon caeruleus, Enodium atrovirens, E. caeruleum, E. litorale, E. sylvaticum, Festuca caerulea, Hydrochloa caerulea, H. coerulea, Melica alpina, M. arundinacea, M. atrovirens, M. caerulea, M. divaricata, M. sylvatica, M. variabilis, Molinia altissima, M. arundinacea, M. bertinii, M. depauperata, M. euxina, M. horanszkyi, M. hungarica, M. litoralis, M. minor, M. pocsii, M. rivulorum, M. simonii, M. sylvatica, M. ujhelyii, M. varia, M. variabilis, Poa caerulea

Other Common Names: Sky Blue Moor Grass

 
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Molinia caerulea
PURPLE MOOR GRASS, PURPLE HEATH GRASS
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: flushed purple; coloured in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, border, informal hedge, mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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