Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Elegance , Maiden
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
regal geranium
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Regal Geranie
Pfeifengras
In French
geranium royale
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
geranio regia
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
regal geranium
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
purple moor-grass
In Polish
regal geranium
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
regal geranium
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Molinia
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Unknown
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Regal Geranium and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.