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Molinia caerulea
ssp. caerulea 'Variegata'
Variegated Purple Moor-Grass
| Family |
| Poaceae |
| Genus |
| Molinia |
| Species |
| caerulea |
| Cultivar |
| 'Variegata' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Subspecies |
| caerulea |
| Synonyms |
| Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Variegata', Molinia caerulea 'Variegata' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1a - 6a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -60 - (-5) |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 – 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Variegata' is a compact, clumping, deciduous herbaceous perennial grass with cream-striped leaves and narrow clusters of purple flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Grasses are a versatile, low-maintenance option with many landscape uses such as the borders and beds of cottage, urban and informal gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Prefers acidic soil. Remove old foliage and stems in spring to encourage new growth. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Leaf Description |
| Long and arching with dark green and cream stripes. |
| Flower Description |
| Purple, in narrow, loose branching clusters on stems as long as 60 cm. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
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