Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea

AKA Molinia altissima
Forms an upright clump of slightly arching medium-green leaves
Slender flower stalks rise well above the foliage, giving this grass an airy appearance
Long spikes of flowers change to tan seeds as they age
Leaves turn a striking golden-yellow in the fall
Bloom Time: July
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Height: 150-200 cm
Foliage Height: 80-100 cm
Grass Type: Cool Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
100-200 cm

SPREAD:
80-100 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 Tall 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.