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A terrific grass with erect leaves and spikes with purple flowers which stand high above the foliage. Because it has a gentle, see-through look it's ideal for the front of a border, filtering views to the plants behind. In autumn the foliage is electric yellow. There are plenty of excellent, alternative cultivars (all similarly deciduous), including the elegant 'Windspiel', the tall 'Skyracer' which hits 2m and whose leaves turn gold in October, and the superb 'Karl Foerster'. New plants can take a while to get established, but once they do, they quickly bulk up.
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Molinia
Species: caerulea
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Purple
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 30cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to divide plants: April to April
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