- Botanical name: Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
- Common name: Tall moor grass
- Family: Poaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
Bronze
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Dramatic foliage
Tall moor grass, Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea, is native to the British Isles. It forms mounds of bright green slender foliage, which take on yellow/brown tints in autumn before dying down. In summer huge upright green panicles erupt from the clump, which develop airy seedheads that last well in to autumn.
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Transparent’ bears transparent flowers covered with tiny brown beads. As the year progresses the whole seedhead darkens, making for beautiful architectural displays in autumn.
Grow Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Transparent’ in moist soil in partial shade. It’s a good companion for autumn-flowering plants such as Verbena bonariensis and rudbeckia. There’s no need to divide as it is not invasive. Clear away any remaining dead leaves in spring.
How to grow Molinia 'Transparent'
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Plant size
2m height
2m spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
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Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Molinia 'Transparent' and wildlife
Molinia 'Transparent' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Molinia 'Transparent' poisonous?
Molinia 'Transparent' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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