variegated purple moor-grass
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An herbaceous grass forming a compact clump of arching, boldly cream-striped, dark green leaves, with narrow purple flower panicles on stems to 60cm in height in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- variegated purple moor-grass (Molinia caerulea 'Variegata')
- Genus
- Molinia
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of variegated purple moor-grass
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of variegated purple moor-grass
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variegated purple moor-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
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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