Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’
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Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea Variegata is a compact deciduous grass with cream-striped leaves, airy purple panicles and burnished-gold autumn colour.
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Description
Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea Variegata forms a neat tuft of narrow green leaves striped lengthwise with cream.
Transparent purple-tinged panicles rise above the foliage from midsummer, bringing movement while allowing neighbouring plants to remain visible.
The deciduous leaves turn burnished gold in autumn before collapsing for winter, and the old growth is easily removed before spring.
Grow it in sun or partial shade in consistently moist, fertile, acid to neutral soil that drains freely, with afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Molinia caerulea 'Variegata', Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea Variegata, Molinia caerulea Variegata |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Hazardous | no |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Brown, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Green, Purple |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Tufted |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil, Wet or Damp Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Light shade |
| Scent | No |
| Shape | Upright, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Garden edging and borders, Prairie style planting, Pond Margin |
| Type | Grass |
| Use for | Structural, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Variegated Purple Moor Grass, Purple Moor Grass |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23020810, Z1MOLCAV0001G, 201814735, 201814736, 202026574, 201822537 |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring as new foliage emerges; seed-raised plants may not retain the variegation. |
| Pests | Few pests are reported, and deer generally do not prefer the foliage. |
| Diseases | No serious disease problems are reported. |
| Pruning | Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. |
| Watering instructions | Keep roots consistently moist but drained, especially during establishment. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give full sun in cool climates or partial shade where summers are hot. |