Indian grass
Also known as: lavender grass; purple moor-grass
Clump-forming deciduous grass to 1.2m in height with thin, linear bright green leaves. Slender airy plumes of tiny dark purple flowers, (spikelets) on dainty yellow-tinted, arching stems, are held high above the foliage from summer to autumn. Stems and leaves turn orange and gold by late autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Indian grass (Molinia caerulea)
- Genus
- Molinia
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Indian grass
Distribution map
Europe Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Indian grass
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Indian grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down dead foliage and old flowered stems, just before growth commences in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate species by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring. Pot up until established
Growing
GrowingWill 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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