- Botanical name: Molinia 'Edith Dudszus'
- Common name: Tall moor grass
- Family: Poaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
Purple
Green
Purple
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Autumn colour
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.
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'
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Plant size
1.2m height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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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
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M
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A
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M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
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 '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 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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