Indian grass

How to Grow and Care for Indian grass

Indian grass · Molinia caerulea
Also known as: lavender grass; purple moor-grass

Will grow in full sun or part shade in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but prefers neutral to acidic soil. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Indian grass

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHNeutral · Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Will grow in full sun or part shade in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but prefers neutral to acidic soil. See ornamental grasses cultivation

How to Water Indian grass?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Indian grass?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Indian grass?

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What Soil Is Best for Indian grass?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Indian grass?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Indian grass?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Indian grass?

Cut down dead foliage and old flowered stems, just before growth commences in spring

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How to Propagate Indian grass?

Propagate species by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring. Pot up until established

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How to Transplant Indian grass?

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How to Care for Indian grass in Winter?

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How to Plant Indian grass?

Will grow in full sun or part shade in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but prefers neutral to acidic soil. See ornamental grasses cultivation

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How to Repot Indian grass?

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How to Harvest Indian grass?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Indian grass

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More General Info About Indian grass

Attributes of Indian grass

Plant typeGrass Like
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming · Tufted
OriginEurope Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Molinia caerulea
Genus
Molinia
Family
Poaceae
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