Common name
Purple Moor Grass
Botanical name
Molinia caerulea
Variety
Variegata
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
12-24" (31-61 cm)
Habit
Clumping
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Green, White
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Divide every 3 to 5 years
A beautiful grass for the garden or as a small-scale ground cover. A lovely companion to hostas, rhododendrons, other ornamental grasses and dwarf conifers. Airy flower plumes are a nice addition to late summer bouquets. Slow growing and easy to care for.