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Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'

Also Known As

  • Purple Moor Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'

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 fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Likened to poetry in motion when a lazy wind stirs, stiff slender stems rise well above widely arching compact blades, bowing under the weight of sheer, large hazy purple blooms. Ideal for small-scale gardens, the tailored narrow green leaves and stalks are shorter than our other Molinia selections, and come fall their glowing golden yellow hues invigorate the landscape. This first-rate dwarf cultivar projects a broad light-footed stance that partners well with the magenta flowers of willowy Dianthus carthusianorum.

Gardening facts about Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle' plant

How to Grow Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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