Tall Purple Moor Grass
Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Bergfreund'
Poaceae
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Palmer-Kinne Dogwood Collection, Bioswale Garden, Zucker Shrub Collection
Source of plant
Kurt Bluemel Inc.
Description
Plants reach 4'-5' in height; spread of 3', foliage assumes rich yellow tints in fall; flowers brown, effective in late summer; name translates to 'Mountain Friend'.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4