Moor Grass

Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea 'Moorflamme' Poaceae

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

North Walk, Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Digging Dog Nursery, Forestfarm Nursery

Description

A German selection of Moor Grass, this Molinia’s hazy, flaxen-hued panicles gracefully sway on 2 ft. slender stems above a pleasing, compact clump of arching and narrow green blades, turning an intense orange-red in autumn. Blooms June–October. Size: 4' high x 2' wide; hardy to zone 4.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, fall color