Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle'

Forms a compact upright clump of narrow green leaves turning yellow in the fall
Dark purple flower spikes appear in July and change to tan seeds as they age
The open panicles rise well above the foliage, giving the grass an airy appearance
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Height: 110 cm
Foliage Height: 60 cm
Grass Type: Cool Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple, Purple (deep)

HEIGHT:
60-110 cm

SPREAD:
60-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Molinia is slow to mature and could take 3-5 years to reach full size. Grows best in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. You can trim back the dead foliage in the fall for a tidier appearance, or leave it until spring to improve winter interest and provide root protection.

Additional Notes about Strahlenquelle Moor Grass:

'Strahlenquelle' means "source of rays", which may be alluding to the golden fall colours of molinia that radiate when backlit with the setting sun.

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.