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Molinia caerulea

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Molinia (mol-IN-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: caerulea (see-ROO-lee-uh) (Info)

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Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Noodles On Jun 27, 2003, Noodles from Olympia, WA wrote:

Leaf clump is about 18-24 in., but flower stalks are 6-8 feet arching gracefully and move constantly in even light wind. It is beautiful back-lighted by the rising or setting sun. I have one in part shade and one in full sun. Both are thriving. Moderate water; cut to ground in early spring ("shatters" on first hard frost). Easily propagated by root ball division. Pest-free.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Olympia, Washington



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