Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea

Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinaceaBuy 1 for $14. 00 Buy 5 for 60. 00 Purple Moor Grass is a tussock forming perennial grass that prefers wet sites or at least garden positions that don't dry out with plenty of humus. It is a fine textured pretty grass that turns a muted orange yellow in Autumn. The flowers appear long and wispy but when seen collectively they give the impression of a purple haze, hence the name Purple Moor Grass. Native to North Africa, Europe and parts of Asia. Named

Being fortunate enough to observe this plant on a trip to Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens in Cape Town

Native to Arizona

coastal positions or inland

20cm x 80cm in flower

dark and handsome shrub will tolerate drought

well-drained soils

Soft feathery luminous plumes are the feature of this "Diamond Grass'

Mid green glossy leaves like those of a chestnut with a serrated margin turn golden yellow in Autumn

Breeding experiments between two genus

'Minto' is a very stately Agapanthus

Rarely offered for sale

Makes for a wonderful cut flower that ages beautifully