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    • Photo of Molinia caerulea flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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    Molinia caerulea

    Also Known As

    • Purple Moor Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Molinia caerulea plant details

    Molinia caerulea is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Molinia caerulea

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Molinia caerulea

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The large 3-4' flower spikes rise from a purple base of flat, green leaves. Inflorescences abound from spring through autumn, and with the advent of fall, leaf color changes to orange-gold.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Molinia caerulea plant

    How to Grow Molinia caerulea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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