Also known as Moor Grass · 59 gardener saves

Molinia: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Molinia, the genus most gardeners know as moor grass. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 4–7Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Molinia varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Molinia questions

How many types of Molinia are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Molinia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 59 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Molinia grow in?

Across its varieties, Molinia covers USDA Zones 4–7. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Molinia bloom?

Most Molinia varieties bloom in late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Molinia should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Molinia in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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