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Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe'

Also Known As

  • Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Moorhexe'
  • Purple Moor Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' plant details

Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with chartreuse foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in fall and summer
Uses: columnar, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In a rock garden or border, this 2-3' narrow, stiffly-columnar green-to gold grass is amazingly effective. Sun/M-D

Gardening facts about Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' plant

How to Grow Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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