Purple Moor-grass
Molinia caerulea
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Foulshaw Moss
Season
Year-round. Flowers July to September.
Best time of day
Any. Wet ground.
Lake District
Foulshaw Moss. Wet moorland. Flush. That purple. Tussock. July to September. Dominant on wet ground. Wet feet.
UK population
Widespread on wet moorland.
Overview
Purple moor-grass dominates wet ground. That tussock. Foulshaw Moss. The fells. Wet feet. July to September. That purple. Dominant. You'll walk through it.
At a Glance
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Habitat | Wet moorland · Flush · Bog edge |
| UK population | Widespread on wet moorland. |
| Lake District | Foulshaw Moss. Wet moorland. Flush. That purple. Tussock. July to September. Dominant on wet ground. Wet feet. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Wet moorland, flush. Foulshaw Moss, the fells. That purple. Tussock. Wet feet. Dominant on wet moor.
Identification
Tussock. Purple. Wet ground. Dominant. Wet moor.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Wet moorland. Foulshaw Moss. That tussock. Wet feet.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.