Taxonomic Name: Molinia caerulea cv. Transparent

Common Name: Purplie Moor Grass

Type: Ornamental Grass

Garden: Iris Meadow

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Bloom Time: June to October

Height: 60-84 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Average well-drained soil, Tolerates periodic moisture

Flower Color: Purple, Green, Yellow

Special Characteristics:

• Allen Centennial Garden Director Ben Futa's all time favorite grass
• Elegant
• open vase shape
• Takes up a lot of volume but not visually heavy
• Flowers are green but then fade to purple-brown then a brilliant electric buttery yellow in late fall
• Stands up pretty well in winter though wet snow will knock it down
• Plays well with dew and other tall seedheads around it
• Cool season grass
• blooms early
• Slow growing
• Deer tolerant

Potential Pests: None

Serious Pests: None Serious

Potential Diseases: None

Serious Diseases: None Serious