Molinia caerulea 'Dauerstrahl'
Purple Moor-Grass
Grass family
Poaceae
Height
tall, approx. 80 - 100 cm
Flower color
green - dark purple
Inflorence type
panicle
Flowering time
August - September
Leaf colour
green
Sun exposure
sun - partial shade
Soil
well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
seems fairly hardy
Native range
garden variety, the species is widely distributed around Eurasia
Molinia, moor grasses, is a small genus in the grass family, Poaceae, that now only includes two species as other species have been moved to other genera. One species, (M. caerulea) is native to many areas in Eurasia, the other (M. japonica) is native to Japan and Korea.
Propagation:
Division in spring or fall.
Tall ornamental grass variety that forms upright clumps. Grows in most soil types, but prefers slightly acidic, moist, but well-drained soil. Among it's natural habitats are moors and marshes in Great Britain and Ireland.