Moorhexe Purple Moor Grass

Moorhexe Purple Moor Grass

Molinia caerulea Moor-Witch ('Moorhexe')

Forms a compact upright clump of narrow green leaves turning yellow in the fall.

  • Dark purple flower spikes appear in July and change to brown-black seeds as they age
  • The open panicles rise well above the foliage, giving the grass an airy appearance
  • Flower Colour: Purple
  • Foliage Height: 50 cm
  • Grass Type: Cool Season
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
90.0 – 90.0
Mature Spread (meters)
75.0 – 80.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Colour
Purple
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Molinia is slow to mature and could take 3-5 years to reach full size. Grows best in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. You can trim back the dead foliage in the fall for a tidier appearance, or leave it until spring to improve winter interest and provide root protection.

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