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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Karl Foerster' (Purple moor grass 'Karl Foerster')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Karl Foerster'
Other names
Purple moor grass 'Karl Foerster', Molinia Karl Foerster
Genus
Molinia Molinia
Variety or Cultivar
'Karl Foerster' _ 'Karl Foerster' is a clump-forming deciduous tufted grass with open, linear leaves which turn yellow in autumn. Fine purple flower panicles in summer.
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Karl Foerster' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Purple, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Rake out dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Karl Foerster' (Purple moor grass 'Karl Foerster') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Molinia prefer acidic conditions and can tolerate dry soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Karl Foerster'
Other names
Purple moor grass 'Karl Foerster', Molinia Karl Foerster
Genus
Molinia Molinia
Variety or Cultivar
'Karl Foerster' _ 'Karl Foerster' is a clump-forming deciduous tufted grass with open, linear leaves which turn yellow in autumn. Fine purple flower panicles in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Rake out dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Karl Foerster' (Purple moor grass 'Karl Foerster') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Molinia prefer acidic conditions and can tolerate dry soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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