species 8,002 observations
Purple Moor Grass
Molinia caerulea
Supports All
19
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Buff Grass-miner, Ruby Tiger Moth, Jutta Arctic, Large Heath
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ipsilon Dart Moth, Common Carpet Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Small Phoenix
5
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Erosion Pollution Poor soil Wet soil
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.