Grasses
Purple Moor Grass
Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea
Purple moor grass is autumn's gift to the garden—tawny, translucent stems that glow when backlit, swaying with every breath of wind. It fades to pale straw, beautiful even in death.
Light
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moist
Average
Height
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Border
Middle
Back
Container
Thriller
Filler
How to Use
Plant in groups where low light can illuminate it from behind. Pairs beautifully with late-flowering perennials and seedheads.
