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Molinia caerulea 'Dauerstrahl'
Purple Moor Grass
Poaceae
Height
80 - 100 cm
Flower colour
green - dark purple
Inflorence type
panicle
Flowering time
August - September
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - partial shade
Soil
well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
seems hardy
Plant range
garden variety, the species is native to Eurasia
Molinia is a small genus in the grass family, Poaceae, with only two species remaining after previous members of the genus have been moved to other genera. One species (M. caerulea) is widely distributed around Eurasia, the other one (M. japonica) is native to Japan and Korea.
Propagation:
Division in spring or fall.
A tall ornamental grass that forms upright tussocks. It tolerates most soil types, but prefers slightly acidic, moist and well drained soil. It native habitats include moorlands and marshes in the Britain and Ireland.
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