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Moor Grass

Botanical Name
Molinia caerulea
Min Zone
4
Max Zone
9
Height
2 to 8 feet
Width
1 to 3 feet
Flowers
Early to mid summer: purplish
Fall Color
Orange-yellow
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Planting & Care
  • Grows in a wide range of soils, but performs best in acid soil
  • Divide in spring
Problems
None serious
Varieties
  • M. caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' - 6 to 8 feet tall flower spikes
  • Variegata - leaves striped with white

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