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Molinia caerulea subsp caerulea 'Variegata' (Variegated purple moor grass)
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1 hour care
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per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Molinia caerulea subsp caerulea 'Variegata'
Other names
Variegated purple moor grass
Genus
Molinia Molinia
Species
M. caerulea subs caerulea 'Variegata' - M. caerulea subs caerulea 'Variegata' is a deciduous grass. Foliage is fine and arching with cream stripes. Flower panicles are produced on upright stems in summer.
Molinia caerulea subsp caerulea 'Variegata' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple, Insignificant or absent in Summer; Insignificant or absent, Pale-brown in Autumn
Foliage
Cream, Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green, Cream in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Molinia caerulea subsp caerulea 'Variegata' (Variegated purple moor grass) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Molinia prefer acidic conditions and can tolerate dry soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
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 caerulea 'Variegata'
Other names
Variegated purple moor grass
Genus
Molinia Molinia
Species
M. caerulea subs caerulea 'Variegata' - M. caerulea subs caerulea 'Variegata' is a deciduous grass. Foliage is fine and arching with cream stripes. Flower panicles are produced on upright stems in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Insignificant or absent in Summer; Insignificant or absent, Pale-brown in Autumn
Foliage
Cream, Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green, Cream in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Molinia caerulea subsp caerulea 'Variegata' (Variegated purple moor grass) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Molinia prefer acidic conditions and can tolerate dry soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
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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