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Molinia arundinacea 'Karl Foerster'

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Stiff upright form of the pijpestrootje. The average size is 175 cm. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - September.

Color : groen

Flowering period : july - october

Size approx. : 150 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Date taken : 23.12.2005

Common name : Purple moor grass

Family : Poaceae

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© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Savill Gardens (GB)

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : ornamental grass
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is semi-evergreen
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 7
flower colour : brown
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : between 25 and 30 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : august - september
hardiness : hardy
special feature good autumn colours