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Molinia caerulea Moorhexe ('Moor-Witch')

Moorhexe Purple Moor Grass (Bog-Witch)

An upright plant with dark purple spikelets backdropped by narrow, dark green foliage.

  • »  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
  • »  Bloom Time: July
  • »  Flower Colour: Purple
  • »  Flower Height: 90 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 50 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Cool Season

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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:50-90 cm
  • Spread:75-80 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe'

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.
 

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe'

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.