Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' (Purple moor grass 'Transparent')
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1m max. spread |
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1.4m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
Other names: Purple moor grass 'Transparent'
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Genus: Molinia
Variety or cultivar: 'Transparent' _ 'Transparent' is a clump-forming deciduous tufted grass with upright, open, linear leaves which turn yellow in autumn.
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Purple in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: Rake out dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' (Purple moor grass 'Transparent') will reach a height of 1.4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Molinia prefer acidic conditions and can tolerate dry soils.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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