Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa
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Types
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Dark Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Molinia caerulea
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
purple moor-grass
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
बैंगनी दलदल घास
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Pfeifengras
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
pourpre lande-grass
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
púrpura amarra-hierba
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
purple moor-grass
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
fioletowy Moor-trawa
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Maurus herba-purpura,
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry
Care of Molinia Caerulea and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.