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Molinia caerulea Moorflamme

Moor Flame Grass

They have a compact habit with clumping, arching, green foliage which matures to an orange-red autumn colour with attractive, purplish flowers.

  • »  Forms a compact upright clump of narrow green leaves
  • »  Purple flowers on spikes change to tan-brown seeds as they age
  • »  Open panicles rise well above the foliage
  • »  Slender flower stalks give the grass an airy appearance
  • »  Leaves turn a striking orange-red in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: July
  • »  Flower Height: 60 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 30 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Cool Season

1gal
$24.33
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:30-60 cm
  • Spread:40-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Slow
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Deciduous
Fall Color
Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Vase-shape
Foliage Color
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme'

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.
 

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme'

Molinia is slow to mature and could take 3-5 years to reach full size. Grows best in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. You can trim back the dead foliage in the fall for a tidier appearance, or leave it until spring to improve winter interest and provide root protection.