A densely tufted grass with narrow cream striped, green leaves and purple-tinted flower spikes. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea ‘Variegata’
A densely tufted grass with narrow cream striped, green leaves and purple-tinted flower spikes.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Molinia |
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Species | caerulea |
Varietry | ssp. caerulea 'Variegata' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, cream |
Flowers From | July, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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