Molinia caerulea 'Heidebraut' - P9

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, Purple moor-grass 'Heidebraut' (Molinia caerulea) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its horst-forming growth. The black flower panicles adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with soil that is as well-drained and lime-free as possible. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * attractive flower panicles

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Purple moor-grass 'Heidebraut' are medium green, linear. Purple moor-grass 'Heidebraut' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Purple moor-grass 'Heidebraut' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The black flowers of Purple moor-grass 'Heidebraut' appear in panicles from August to October.

Use
Solitary, steppe garden, cut, grave, woodland edge