- Botanical name: Molinia caerulea 'Windspiel'
- Common name: Moor grass
- Family: Poaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Autumn colour
Molinia caerulea ‘Windspiel’ is a delicate ornamental grass wth green foliage, maturing to a gentle honey brown by autumn. Inflorescences of tiny bead-like flowers and seed cases appear on vertical, upright stems in summer. It’s a fantastic choice for making a partially transparent screen, through which you can view other plants or the sky.
Grow Molinia caerulea ‘Windspiel’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Remove dead foliage in spring.
How to grow Molinia 'Windspiel'
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Plant size
1.8m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in July |
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Do Plant in August |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
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Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Do Divide in March |
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Do Divide in April |
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Do not Prune in January |
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Do Prune in March |
A
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M
Do not Prune in May |
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Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Molinia 'Windspiel' and wildlife
Molinia 'Windspiel' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Molinia 'Windspiel' poisonous?
Molinia 'Windspiel' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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