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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' (Purple moor grass 'Transparent')
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
Other names
Purple moor grass 'Transparent', Molinia Transparent
Genus
Molinia Molinia
Variety or Cultivar
'Transparent' _ 'Transparent' is a clump-forming, deciduous grass with arching, linear, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn and tall, slender stems bearing feathery, purple flower spikelets from summer into autumn.
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Purple in Summer; Insignificant or absent, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Rake dead leaves and spent flower stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' (Purple moor grass 'Transparent') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, preferably acid soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
Other names
Purple moor grass 'Transparent', Molinia Transparent
Genus
Molinia Molinia
Variety or Cultivar
'Transparent' _ 'Transparent' is a clump-forming, deciduous grass with arching, linear, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn and tall, slender stems bearing feathery, purple flower spikelets from summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Purple in Summer; Insignificant or absent, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Rake dead leaves and spent flower stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' (Purple moor grass 'Transparent') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, preferably acid soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' (Purple moor grass 'Transparent')
(09/10/2011)
(09/10/2011)
(09/10/2011)
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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