Scientific name: Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea ‘Variegata’
Synonym: Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Variegata’ , Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’
Family: POACEAE
Common names: “Variegated purple moor grass”
Plant Type: Deciduous perennial grass
Conditions:
Zone: 5-9
Light: Full sun – part shade, prefers less hot sun
Exposure: Exposed or sheltered
Soil: Rich acidic soil
Moisture: Evenly moist, handles damp sites with good drainage
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 12-24″ W 18-24″
Leaf and Stem shape: Tufted in habit, with flat, linear leaves and erect stems
Flower: Open flowering panicles in summer
Maintenance: Low, only cut down when it begins to look wretched, remove dead foliage and flowers in early spring
Landscape use: Erosion control, front garden, rain garden, architectural
Propagate: By seed and division
Pests & Disease:Rabbits may nibble, occationally may get rust
*Deer resistant
Comments: ~AGM winner
Vancouver Island Grows 