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Position

Sun exposure:
Partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

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.

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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:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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