Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea Poul Petersen

Common Name: Poul Petersen Purple Moor Grass

Description

Poul Petersen Moor Grass (Molinia caerulea) is a smaller clump forming Purple Moor Grass reaching 24 inches with the flower stalks.

Pronunciation(moh-LIN-ee-ah) (ser-OO-lee-ah)
Plant TypePerennials Hardy, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny
Moistureaverage, moist, avoid dry and hot
Soil & Siteaverage, moist, avoid dry and hot
Temperaturecool season grass
Fruitpanicles of small purple flowers in summer
Leavesgreen, yellow in fall
Dimensions24 inches tall with the flower stalk, clump forming
Maintenancecut down in the fall or allow to remain over winter for add interest in the landscape
Propagationdivision
Notes & Reference#211-Bluestem Nursery (www.bluestem.ca), #211-Bluestem Nursery (www.bluestem.ca)
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