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    Molinia caerulea - Wikipedia

    • Molinia caerulea, known by the common name purple moor-grass, is a species of grass that is native to Europe, west Asia, and north Africa. It grows in locations from the lowlands up to 2,300 m (7,546 ft) in the Alps. Like most grasses, it grows best in acid soils, ideally pH values of between 3.5 and 5, however, it can continue to live under more extreme conditions, … See more

    Description

    Molinia caerulea is a perennial herbaceous bunchgrass (tussock-forming), growing up to 120 cm (47 in) tall (taller when sheltered by gorse and heather), with many closely packed stems. The leaves are coarse, green, tape… See more

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    Ecology

    The caterpillars of some Lepidoptera use it as a foodplant, e.g., the chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon).
    Claviceps purpurea is an ascomycetous fungus which grows on the seeds of purple moor grass. … See more

    Cultivation

    Molinia caerulea is cultivated for its panicles of purple spikelets on yellow stems. In cultivation it grows to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall by 40 cm (16 in) broad. Numerous cultivars have been selected, of which the following have gained the … See more

     
  1. Molinia caerulea - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden

  2. Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea (Moor Grass)

    Learn about Purple Moor Grass, a tall and graceful ornamental grass with arching leaves and flower spikes. Find out its hardiness, water needs, soil type, garden uses and companion plants.

  3. Purple moor grass | The Morton Arboretum

    Learn about purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea), a tall grass with yellow foliage and purple flower spikes. Find out its care, cultivars, and native range.

  4. Molinia Caerulea (Purple Moor Grass) Growing Guide

    Learn how to grow and care for Molinia caerulea, a versatile and attractive ornamental grass with purple plumes. Find out its physical features, growing conditions, planting and maintenance tips, and landscaping uses.

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  6. Molinia caerulea - North Carolina Extension Gardener …

    Molinia caerulea is a perennial grass with flat, narrow leaves that turn golden yellow in fall. It prefers moist, cool sites and can be used as an accent, border, or mass planting in various landscapes.

  7. Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle' | Purple Moor Grass - plant lust

  8. Molinia caerulea (Purple Moor Grass) - BBC Gardeners …

    Learn how to grow and care for Molinia caerulea, a native ornamental grass with purple flowers and yellow foliage. Find out about its cultivars, position, soil, and wildlife value.

  9. Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea &Moorhexe& | purple moor …

  10. Molinia caerulea — purple moorgrass - Go Botany

    Learn about the characteristics, habitat, distribution, and conservation status of Molinia caerulea, a native grass with deep blue-purple inflorescence. Find images, facts, and a key to identify it from other grasses.

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