caerulea

Molinia caerulea purple moorgrass

Molinia caerulea, known by the common name purple moor-grass, is a species of grass that is native to Europe, west Asia, and north Africa. It grows in locations from the lowlands up to 2,300 m in the Alps. Molinia grass with Sanguisorba officinalis, Great Burnet and purple loosestrife. A great combination for a semi wild setting and all are easy to grow. The Burnett will attract bees, and the loosestrife both bees and butterflies. Towering over the planting is shimmering Molinia grass to make a lovely summer combination

Classification

• Common Names: Molinia caerulea purple moorgrass

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Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: Grass

• Propagation: Seed

• Hardiness: Hardy H5-H1 (<-10)

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Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. In a cold frame, allow natural winter cold to offer ideal conditions for germination to occur in spring as the weather warms. Indoors, sow at 18-22°C for 2-4 weeks.

2023-02-25: Sow Molinia caerulea or purple moor grass in pods. Seed from RHS seedbank.