About

A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with arching foliage forming an attractive clump. It produces feathery flower heads. 'Claerwen' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Molinia are deciduous perennial grasses, tufted in habit, with flat, linear leaves and erect stems bearing open flowering panicles in summer

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting, gravel gardens

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back in late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRust in humid conditions