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Ornamental Grass - Molinia

Growing Info

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Molinia arundinacea - Tall Moor Grass

Molinia arundinacea

Common name: Tall moor grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - medium green; wide blades; 80-100 cm (32-40") tall
Flowers - July to frost; 150-220 cm (60-100")
Conditions: full sun in cool climates; moist, fertile soil; needs ample water and shade in hot dry locations.
Coldest zone: 4

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Molinia arundinacea Skyracer - Tall Moor Grass

Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Common name: Tall moor grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - medium green; wide blades; 50-100 cm (20-40") tall
Flowers - July to frost; 150-220 cm (60-100")
Conditions: full sun in cool climates; moist, fertile soil; needs ample water and shade in hot dry locations, likes acid soil
Coldest zone: 4

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Molinia caerulea

Common name: Purple moor grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - green; medium blade width; 30-40cm (12-16") tall
Flowers - mid-summer to frost; 60-70 cm (24-28"); well above foliage
Conditions: full sun in cool climates; moist, fertile soil; needs ample water and shade in hot dry locations; slow to establish
Coldest zone: 4

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Molinia caerulea 'Edith Dudszus'

Common name: Moor grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - green; medium blade width; 50cm (20") tall
Flowers - mid-summer to frost; 90 cm (36"); well above foliage
Conditions: full sun in cool climates; moist, fertile soil; needs ample water and shade in hot dry locations; slow to establish
Coldest zone: 4

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Molinia caerulea 'Poul Petersen'

Common name: Moor grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - green; medium blade width; 30cm (12") tall
Flowers - mid-summer to frost; 60 cm (24"); well above foliage
Conditions:full sun in cool climates, part shade in hot climates; moist, fertile soil; needs ample water and shade in hot dry locations; slow to establish
Coldest zone: 4

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Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle

Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'

Common name: Fountain spray moor grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - medium green; medium blade width; 40-60cm (16-24")
Flowers - July to frost; 100-120 cm (40-48")
Conditions: full sun in cool climates; moist, fertile acid soil; needs ample water and shade in hot dry locations
Coldest zone: 4

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Molinia caerulea 'Variegata'

Common name: Variegated moor grass
Description:
cool season; clump forming
Foliage - cream-colored with green stripe; medium blade width; 30-50 cm (12-20")
Flowers - purplish; Sept to frost; 50-80 cm (20-32")
Conditions: full sun in cool climates; moist, fertile acid soil; needs ample water and shade in hot dry locations
Coldest zone: 4

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TIP
With the foliage being so low and the flower stems so tall, Tall Moor grass is particularly effective placed in front of entranceways. It provides a focal point without being imposing.