Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea (Moor Grass)

Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea (Purple Moor Grass) is an exceptionally lovely and graceful ornamental grass. Tall, with an open growth habit, it exhibits arching thread-like leaves topped in summer with a haze of delicate flower spikes that sway gracefully in the slightest breeze. Emerging green, then fading to purplish-brown to mature to golden shades finally, they provide a long season of interest extending into the fall.

• Translucent, it mixes beautifully with almost any perennial to create a lush environment thanks to its stature and numerous stems, as well as spectacular and elegantly mobile combinations. Perfect for the middle of the border, this is also a graceful accent plant for the garden or naturalized meadows thanks to its ability to self-sow.
• Growing easily in a dense fountain-like clump about 5-8 ft. tall (150-240 cm) and 2-4 ft. across (60-120 cm), it enjoys full sun or light shade and average, medium to wet, well-drained soils. Prefers acid to neutral soils. Some drought tolerance once established.
• Wet soil tolerant, it requires very little care, is deer resistant, and provides weeks of interest from summer to fall