Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea Strahlenquelle

Common Name: Strahlenquelle Purple Moor Grass

Description

'Strahlenquelle Purple Moor Grass (Poaceae Molinia caerulea) is a smaller plant that grows only about 3 feet tall. It forms compact clumps of green leaves that turn golden yellow in the fall.

Plant TypePerennials Hardy, Grass Ornamental
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, moist
Soil & Siteaverage, moist
Temperaturecool season grass
FlowersFlower panicles formed on arching pendant spikes.
Leavesgreen, golden yellow in the fall
Dimensions3-4 feet tall
MaintenanceCut down in the fall or allow to remain over winter for added interest in the landscape. Cut back before the new growth starts in the spring.
Propagationdivision
Native SiteSpecies plants native to moist, sunny open habitats, including moors, bogs, fens, mountain grasslands, and lake shores. The native region is temperate Europe. (#222)
Misc FactsGenus name honors Juan Ignacio Molina (1740-1829), a Jesuit historian and writer on Chile's civil and natural history. The species 'caerulea', meaning blue
Notes & Reference#222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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