Molinia caerulea

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Purple moor grassPerennialFamily: Poaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Purple moor grass, Molinia caerulea, is a terrific British native ornamental grass, forming large clumps of erect leaves, from which tall spikes of purple flowers emerge in summer. Because it has a gentle, see-through look it's ideal for growing at the front of a border, filtering views to the plants behind. In autumn the foliage becomes electric yellow.

There are plenty of excellent cultivars to choose from, including the elegant 'Windspiel', the taller 'Skyracer', and the superb 'Karl Foerster'. New plants can take a while to get established, but once they do, they quickly bulk up. For best results, grow Molinia caerulea in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

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Molinia ‘Caerulea’ and wildlife

Molinia ‘Caerulea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Molinia ‘Caerulea’ poisonous?

Molinia ‘Caerulea’ 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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