Molinia arundinacea Transparent
$24.99
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea Transparent lifts airy purple panicles above arching green foliage, creating a see-through vertical accent for moist, well-drained borders.
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Description
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea Transparent sends fine, airy purple panicles high above a low mound of arching green leaves. The open stems add height and movement while leaving neighboring plants visible through the display.
Flowering begins in summer and continues into autumn, when the foliage and stems turn yellow. Plant this clump-forming grass in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Milium Transparent, Molinia arundinacea 'Transparent', Molinia arundinacea Transparent, Molinia Transparent |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Propagation | Sow seed in pots in a cold frame in spring, or divide established clumps in spring. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Pruning | Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained, especially during hot, dry weather. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with east, south, or west exposure. |
| Color flower autumn | Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Silver |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Tufted |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Architectural planting, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Grass |
| Use for | Architectural, Structural, Cutting Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Transparent purple moor grass, Tall purple moor grass |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23020801, Z1MOLART0001G, 201814721, 201814722, 201713064 |
| Usps | Airy silvery-purple panicles rise above arching green leaves., See-through flower stems add height without blocking the view., Keep moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. |
| Cultivation | Use moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Divide established clumps in spring if propagation is needed. |