Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' - Moorhexe Purple Moor Grass - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Moorhexe Purple Moor Grass

Molinia caerulea 'Moor-Witch' (Moorhexe)

Also called Bog-Witch

  • Forms a compact upright clump of narrow green leaves turning yellow in the fall
  • Dark purple flower spikes appear in July and change to brown-black seeds as they age
  • The open panicles rise well above the foliage, giving the grass an airy appearance
  • Bloom Time: July
  • Flower Colour: Purple
  • Flower Height: 90 cm
  • Foliage Height: 50 cm
  • Grass Type: Cool Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
50-90 cm

SPREAD:
75-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Molinia is slow to mature and could take 3-5 years to reach full size. Grows best in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. You can trim back the dead foliage in the fall for a tidier appearance, or leave it until spring to improve winter interest and provide root protection.

Additional Notes about Moorhexe Purple Moor Grass:


Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.