Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea Transparent

Common Name: Transparent Tall Purple Moor Grass

Description

Transparent Tall Moor Grass (Molinia caerulea) as  the name would suggest the flowers on the tall stalks seem transparent.

Pronunciation(moh-LIN-ee-ah)(ser-OO-lee-ah)
Plant TypeGrass Ornamental, Site author's observations
Hardiness Zone5-9
Sunlightfull, lightly shaded
Moistureaverage, moist
Soil & Siteaverage, moist, avoid dry areas
Temperaturecool season grass
Flowersinflorescence on 3-4 foot stalks, start purplish/brownish turning bright yellow, loose transparent
Fruitsmall fruit (caryopsis or grains)
Leavesgreen, yellow and orange in fall
Dimensions8 feet tall, 3 foot spread, reported to be slow growing
Maintenancecut down in the fall or allow to remain over winter for added interest in the landscape
Propagationdivision
Native SiteSpecies plants native to moist, sunny open habits including moors, bogs, fens, mountain grasslands, and lake shores. Native region is temperate Europe. (#222)
Author's NotesI have observed this plant for many years at the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Wisconsin USA. In the fall you can see through the mass of wispy inflorescence's (flowers). Hence the name "Transparent".
Notes & Reference#178-Morton Arboretum ( www.mortonarb.org), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke), #211-Bluestem Nursery (www.bluestem.ca)
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