purple moor-grass 'Dauerstrahl'
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Clump-forming deciduous grass about 90cm in height with narrow, linear, rich green leaves. Slender airy plumes of tiny dark purple flowers, on graceful, upright to gently arching, yellow-tinted, green stems, are held high above the foliage from summer to autumn, then turn orange-yellow by late autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- purple moor-grass 'Dauerstrahl' (Molinia caerulea 'Dauerstrahl')
- Genus
- Molinia
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of purple moor-grass 'Dauerstrahl'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of purple moor-grass 'Dauerstrahl'
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purple moor-grass 'Dauerstrahl' care guide
- Average moisture needs, tolerate short dry spells in mature clumps
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Average moisture needs, tolerate short dry spells in mature clumps
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight general grass feed once yearly at start of spring new growth
Pruning
PruningCut down dead foliage and old flowered stems, just before growth commences in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate species by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring. Pot up until established
Growing
GrowingWill 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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