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    Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme'

    Also Known As

    • Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea 'Moorflamme'
    • Moor Grass
    • Moorflamme Moor Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme' plant details

    Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze and green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 'Moorflamme'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze and green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An exquisite German selection of Moor Grass, this Molinia's hazy, flaxen-hued panicles gracefully sway on 2 ft. slender stems above a pleasing, compact clump of arching and narrow green blades, turning an intense orange-red in autumn. Clearly 'Moorflamme' proclaims its colorful intensity!

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme' plant

    How to Grow Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • 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

    aka Purple Moor Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Molinia caerulea flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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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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