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Molinia caerulea – Variegata
A delicate yet striking cool-season bunchgrass, Molinia caerulea 'Variegata' forms a tight, compact mound of slender leaves boldly striped in creamy-yellow and green. In mid to late summer, fine purple-tinged panicles rise gracefully above the foliage, turning golden-tan through autumn. As fall progresses, the foliage brightens to burnished gold before the plant dies back, offering a soft seasonal glow—though flower stalks typically collapse and don’t persist into winter.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Narrow green leaves with creamy-yellow stripes
- Airy purple-tinged flower spikes in late summer
- Golden fall foliage, compact mound (<2 ft)
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Green leaves striped with creamy-yellow; purple blooms turn golden |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | ~30–60 cm (12–24 in), flower stalks up to ~75 cm (30 in) |
| Plant Width | ~30–60 cm (12–24 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Cool-season perennial, slow-growing |
| Bloom Timing | August - October |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | ~30–60 cm (12–24 in) apart |
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Description
Molinia caerulea – Variegata
A delicate yet striking cool-season bunchgrass, Molinia caerulea 'Variegata' forms a tight, compact mound of slender leaves boldly striped in creamy-yellow and green. In mid to late summer, fine purple-tinged panicles rise gracefully above the foliage, turning golden-tan through autumn. As fall progresses, the foliage brightens to burnished gold before the plant dies back, offering a soft seasonal glow—though flower stalks typically collapse and don’t persist into winter.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Narrow green leaves with creamy-yellow stripes
- Airy purple-tinged flower spikes in late summer
- Golden fall foliage, compact mound (<2 ft)
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Green leaves striped with creamy-yellow; purple blooms turn golden |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | ~30–60 cm (12–24 in), flower stalks up to ~75 cm (30 in) |
| Plant Width | ~30–60 cm (12–24 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Cool-season perennial, slow-growing |
| Bloom Timing | August - October |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | ~30–60 cm (12–24 in) apart |
