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Purple Moor Grass

Molinia caerulea, Poaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (tolerated)Full Sun (preferred)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Holly FernCyrtomium falcatum
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Hanging Lobster ClawHeliconia rostrata
Wind Protection
Closed GentianGentiana clausa
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Golden RagwortSenecio aureus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese Blood GrassImperata cylindrica

Japanese blood grass chemical inhibition and aggressive root system suppresses purple moor grass

Ravenna GrassSaccharum ravennae

Large ornamental grass overwhelms smaller moor grass through light and resource competition

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlErosion ControlOrnamental

Common Questions

What zones does Purple Moor Grass grow in?

Purple Moor Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Purple Moor Grass?

Good companions for Purple Moor Grass include Holly Fern, Hanging Lobster Claw, Closed Gentian, Golden Ragwort.

Design guilds with Purple Moor Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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