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	Native Molinia
	The slimline shape of purple moor grass flower stems are produced in such profusion as to have this wonderful transparent effect which can be re-created easily in the garden.

	Birch and Molinia at Studland
	Another native association of silver birch and purple moor grass, both of which can be found growing in very wet areas.

	Briza media and Bee Orchid
	Although seen far less often now than a few years ago, the perennial Briza media or quaking grass is a native plant still found in many areas of the UK. It adapts beautifully to garden conditions.

	Molinia caerulea at Studland in Dorset
	The Purple Moor grass is found throughout Britain on moors, heaths and fens. A reliable clump forming perennial its flower heads are initially purple and then dry to form this characteristic spiky outline.

	Molinia caerulea in boggy soils
	Purple moor grass is often found in the wettest areas of moors and heaths, though it will adapt to much drier soils under garden conditions.

	Molinias and pines
	Although frequently seen in boggy open situations the tough purple moor grass adapts to dry areas under the canopy of native scots pines

	Moorland in February
	Molinia caerulea or purple moor grass is a beautiful tough and adaptable native growing in the nature reserve next to Knoll gardens; and looking stunning on a bright sunny day in February

	Phragmites at the sea
	The common reed Phragmites australis slowly colonising the cliff edges along the Jurassic coast

	Phragmites or Common Reed
	The common reed Phragmites australis is often found in or on the edge of water. A beautiful but tough plant it is to be used with care in smaller garden situations. It forms massive areas of cover for wildlife and is very evocative of coastal situations.

	Reeds rushes and moor grass
	A simple but very beautiful scene at Studland in Dorset consisting of water, sky, background trees and of course reeds and rushes.

	Studland Scene
	A simple but effective native scene of scots pine, purple moor grass and heather in Studland, Dorset.

	Woodland pool
	Purple moor grass or Molinia persist right up to the waterside of this quiet woodland pool on the edge of the nature reserve next to Knoll Gardens