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 Synonyms Milium 'Transparent' Molinia 'Transparent' Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' Tall moor grassPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Poaceae Height: 2m Spread: 2m Hardy Flower colour: Foliage colour: Position Soil Tall moor grass, Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea, is native to the British Isles.
Molinia caerulea 'Heidebraut', Pfeifengras Gartenpflanzen Daepp
Growing easily in a dense fountain-like clump about 5-8 ft. tall (150-240 cm) and 2-4 ft. across (60-120 cm), it enjoys full sun or light shade and average, medium to wet, well-drained soils. Prefers acid to neutral soils. Some drought tolerance once established. Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' is the favourite Molinia of Val Bourne. The flowers of this deciduous grass have an open habit, so stand, airy and almost transparent, high above the foliage. Purple moor grass Common Name: Purple moor grass Genus: Molinia Species: caerulea Cultivar: subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade. £ 8.00 To Be Propagated Notify me when ready Ways to Pay: Details FAQ Questions Above low neat clumps of narrow ribbon-shaped leaves stand tall, rigid, knitting-needle-like stems topped with lace-fine heads of tiny rice-like seed cases less densely set on hair thin stems creating a more gauzy effect.
Molinia caerulea 'Edith Dudszus', Pfeifengras Gartenpflanzen Daepp
'Transparent' is a clump-forming, deciduous grass with arching, linear, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn and tall, slender stems bearing feathery, purple flower spikelets from summer into autumn. Season of interest Height and spread Metric | Imperial Where to grow Soil type Chalky Clay Loamy Sandy Soil drainage Moist but well-drained Culture Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers acidic soils with consistent moisture. Tolerates light shade, particularly in the South, but is generally less vigorous with decreased flowering in too much shade. Decreased flowering may also occur in hot summer climates. Tall moor grass, Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea, is native to the British Isles. It forms mounds of bright green slender foliage, which take on yellow/brown tints in autumn before dying down. In summer huge upright green panicles erupt from the clump, which develop airy seedheads that last well in to autumn. Potentially harmful. Genus. Molinia. Genus description. Molinia are deciduous perennial grasses, tufted in habit, with flat, linear leaves and erect stems bearing open flowering panicles in summer. Name status. Accepted. Advertise here. Find help & information on Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Breeze' from the RHS.
Latvijas stādi Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea 'Edith Dudszus' zilganā molīnija, šķirne
If you're after texture and movement at eye level try the taller Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea. This is a British native, commonly known as tall moor grass, and is found in low-lying situations. of Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea and M. caerulea ssp. arundinacea are cultural rather than genetic, which invalidates their distinction as subspecies. in the wild, the two subspecies grow together; however, the broad leaves and increased vigor of plants distinguished as M. caerulea ssp. arun-dinacea is due to unusually moist, fertile soils.
Exposure. Sheltered. Plant match details will appear here. 'Windspiel' is a clump-forming, deciduous grass with linear, grey-green leaves turning yellow-orange in autumn. Upright stems bear open panicles of purple flower spikelets in summer. Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' purple moor grass 0 star 0 star 0 star 0 star 0 star ( 0) The flowers of this deciduous grass have a light, open habit, which creates a gossamer haze above the foliage. Therefore, it's. 9cm pot £5.99 In stock (shipped within 5-7 working days) 3 × 9cm pots £15.00 £ 17.97
Molinia caerulea 'Heidezwerg', Kleines Pfeifengras Pflanzenhof Plum Treffpunkt für Gartenfreunde
Autumn colour is normally good - for foliage and seed head spikes. Molinia caerulea reaches a height of around 4 feet (The flower spikes) and a spread of 2 feet. It is a good sight in the autumn with its arching foliage and nodding seedheads. The variegated forms are the smallest - with a height of flower spikes of around 20in (50cm). Molinia Caerulea Arundinacea Seeds (150 seeds) (Tall Purple Moor-grass) - Plant World Seeds. The giant form of "Purple moor-grass" makes spectacular broad-leaved clumps, with very long stems holding huge, divided, purple heads in summer, aging to golden-brown in autumn. A superb specimen grown alone, long-lived, non-invasive and extremely hardy!
