The Plants
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
purple moor grass
£8.99
Feathery spikelets of fine, silvery purple flowers are held high above the foliage in late summer and autumn
Type
- Grasses
Award of Garden Merit
Foliage: Deciduous
Hardiness: Hardy
Vigour: Medium growing
Uses
- Beds and borders
- Flower arranging
- Cottage style garden
- Contemporary style garden
- Gravel garden
Special features
- Attractive to wildlife
- Low maintenance
- Autumn interest
- Architectural
Care instructions
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sune or partial shade. Cut back in early spring before the new foliage appears. Dislikes dry soil.
Dimensions
Size: Large
Pot size: 2 litre
Eventual height: 250cm
Eventual spread: 150cm
Positions
- Light shade
- Sun
Aspects
- South
- East
- West
- North
Soil types
- Sandy
- Normal
- Clay
Soil pH ranges
- Acid
- Neutral