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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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    Molinia caerulea 'Variegata'

    aka Molinia caerulea var. caerulea 'Variegata', Variegated Purple Moor Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Molinia caerulea 'Variegata' landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'

    aka Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer', Molinia caerulea 'Skyracer', Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Sky Racer', Moor Grass, Sky Racer Purple Moor Grass, Skyracer Purple Moor Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-8'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' flower, foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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    Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Cordoba'

    aka Moor Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-7'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Cordoba' flower by Obsessive Neurotic Gardener
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