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Molinia, or moor grass, is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the grass family, native to damp moorland in Eurasia and northern Africa. [4] They are both herbaceous perennial grasses. [5][6][7]

With its preference for acid soils, this Grass is ideal for the Pacific Northwest and Deep South. A great accent for the front of the border, or gang it around the edges of planters for a soft transition. Relaxed and sprawling, this Grass creates soft patches in wild gardens.

Molina caerulea, commonly known as purple moor grass, is a dense, upright, warm season perennial grass featuring flat narrow leaf blades (to 18” long by 1/4” wide) which grow in a dense clump from 1-2’ tall. Erect to arching slender flower stalks topped by narrow flower panicles rise above the foliage clump to 3’ tall in mid-summer.

haRdiness: molinia is quite cold-hardy, long-lived, adaptable to most garden conditions, and tolerant of partial shade. it is also slow to establish, needing up to three years to reach flowering age.

Molinia caerulea, known by the common name purple moor-grass, [1] 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.

Molinia, also known as purple moor grass, is no exception; in fact, its fountainesque form and tall stature exemp­lify the best attributes of grasses. It is especially prized in Europe—evident in so …

Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea (Purple Moor Grass) is an exceptionally lovely and graceful ornamental grass. Tall, with an open growth habit, it exhibits arching thread-like leaves topped in summer with a haze of delicate flower spikes that sway gracefully in the slightest breeze.

Excellent for mixed border plantings or grouped with other grasses of varying heights and colors. Creates a pivotal accent point in the garden and brings form and texture to the winter landscape. Perennials can be planted anytime from spring through fall.

Molinia litoralis ‘Transparent’ or transparent moor grass. A Poaceae native to Europe and Asia, this mounding-type grass brings a playful, delicate vibe to the garden through its airy, stiff, see-through flowering stems that extent up to 6 ft. beyond the leaves.