Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Edith Dudszus'
purple moor-grass 'Edith Dudszus'
A clump-forming deciduous grass to 1.2m in height with narrow, linear rich green leaves. Slender airy plumes of tiny dark purple flowers, on deep purple-black arching stems, are held high above the foliage from summer to autumn, then turn orange-yellow by late autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Black Purple | Purple | Green | |
Autumn | Black Purple Gold | Purple | Orange Yellow | |
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Molinia are deciduous perennial grasses, tufted in habit, with flat, linear leaves and erect stems bearing open flowering panicles in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in full sun or part shade in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but prefers neutral to acidic soil. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring and pot up until established
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down dead foliage and old flowered stems, just before growth commences in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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