Molinia 'Edith Dudszus'

Molinia ‘Edith Dudszus’

Tall moor grass

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does not flower in June

Plant does not flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does flower in October

Plant does flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Molinia 'Edith Dudszus'
  • Common name: Tall moor grass
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Flower colour:

Green

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Purple

Molinia ‘Edith Dudszus’ is a beautiful grass with rich purple, almost black, flower stems and dense flower spikes. These are borne profusely from tussocks of bright green foliage. It makes a fantastic foil for flowering herbaceous plants and looks fantastic in autumn and winter.

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Grow Molinia ‘Edith Dudszus’ in moist but well-drained soil in an open, sunny spot. Clear away any remaining dead leaves in spring. 

How to grow Molinia 'Edith Dudszus'

  • Plant size

    1.2m height

    50cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Middle, back

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
  • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do Plant in May

Do Plant in June

Do Plant in July

Do Plant in August

Do Plant in September

Do not Plant in October

Do not Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does not flower in June

Plant does not flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does flower in October

Plant does flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

Prune
Prune

Do not Prune in January

Do not Prune in February

Do Prune in March

Do not Prune in April

Do not Prune in May

Do not Prune in June

Do not Prune in July

Do not Prune in August

Do not Prune in September

Do not Prune in October

Do not Prune in November

Do not Prune in December

Molinia 'Edith Dudszus' and wildlife

Molinia 'Edith Dudszus' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Molinia 'Edith Dudszus' poisonous?

Molinia 'Edith Dudszus' has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

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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