Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
purple moor-grass 'Transparent'
A deciduous grass forming neat clumps of arching, straplike green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Tall feathery spikelets of fine, silvery purple flowers are held high above the foliage in late summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Molinia are deciduous perennial grasses, tufted in habit, with flat, linear leaves and erect stems bearing open flowering panicles in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil but prefers acidic soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent'
purple moor-grass 'Transparent'
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