, tussock-forming grass in the Poaceae valued for its narrow, purple flower spikelets. It produces upright clumps that set blooms from July to September. Leaves are narrow and form the tussock from which the flower stems rise. The purple panicles are the main seasonally visible feature.

Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' belongs to the genus Molinia and the grass family Poaceae; it is the cultivated form of purple moor-grass that occurs naturally on moors and bogs. In the wild it is associated with acidic, moist sites, and 'Moorhexe' carries that preference into garden use, where it performs best where soils remain on the acid side and do not dry out completely. Plant into a free-draining but moisture-retentive spot with an acid to neutral pH; avoid lime-rich soils. Sit the clump where it receives open light — the species typically carries its flower stems above the leaves through summer, so at least a mostly sunny aspect suits it best. Cut back the previous season's foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to keep the tussock tidy and to encourage fresh summer flowering. In a UK planting scheme it works with heathland or bog-style beds, alongside heathers and other acid-loving perennials, or as a specimen clump on a damp border edge. Expect the purple flower spikes in July to September, which provide summer colour and structure through the season.

Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' is a perennial, tussock-forming grass in the Poaceae valued for its narrow, purple flower spikelets. It produces upright clumps that set blooms from July to September. Leaves are narrow and form the tussock from which the flower stems rise. The purple panicles are the main seasonally visible feature.

Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' is a tussock-forming grass with purple flower spikes that bloom July to September in moist, acidic sites.

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