purple moor-grass
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M. caerulea subsp. arundinacea is a tussocky, deciduous grass with arching, linear leaves that turn yellow in autumn, and fine sprays of small, purplish flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- purple moor-grass (Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea)
- Genus
- Molinia
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- 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 purple moor-grass
Distribution map
Western Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of purple moor-grass
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purple moor-grass care guide
- Water regularly, keeping the soil moist; reduce watering once established.
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist; reduce watering once established.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingWill grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil but prefers acidic soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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