Molinia 'Heidebraut' is a compact moor grass prized for its upright green foliage and airy flowering stalks that emerge in late summer with a light purple hue. As fall approaches, both flowers and leaves shift to warm golden tones. Height & Spread: 18 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil; tolerates heavier soil and brief drought Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Deer Resistance: Deer resistant Native Status This variety is bred from Molinia caerulea, a species native to moorlands of Europe and western Asia. It is widely cultivated for ornamental use. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds Seed heads attract finches and small sparrows in fall, while the foliage offers winter cover for insects and birds alike. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 18 - 24 in apart to preserve upright form and allow graceful arching of flower stems. Landscape Placement Perfect for borders, containers, or small prairie style groupings where vertical definition is needed without overpowering nearby perennials. Companion Plants Sesleria autumnalis (Autumn Moor Grass) - Forms lower tufts of lime green that echo Molinia’s fine leaf texture. Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' - Provides dark foliage contrast and late spring flowers in sun to part shade. Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' - Adds more rigid vertical contrast for layered grass compositions. Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' - Offers bold blooms that complement Molinia’s soft flower spikes and fall color. Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' - Brings purple summer flowers and a tidy base for the vertical lines of Molinia.
