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.
Additional information
| Generic | Molinia |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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