Molinia arundinacea

Molinia arundinacea

Native to:
Austria | Baltic States | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Spain | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Molinia
Species:
Molinia arundinacea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
purple, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow, orange

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on the surface of moist, acidic seed compost.

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