Molinia caerulea

Germination

Sow in a cold frame in autumn. Sow indoors in early spring. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. In a cold frame, allow natural winter cold to offer ideal conditions for germination to occur in spring as the weather warms. Indoors, sow at 18-22°C for 2-4 weeks. If germination does not occur cold stratify. Move to -4-+4°C. for 4-6 weeks then return to warmth, 5-12°C. for germination. Germination takes 1 month approx. but can be erratic and take much longer. Grow on. Transplant in clumps after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers an acidic, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Will tolerate any moist but well-drained soil.

Cultivation

Remove dead foliage and spent flower stems in spring. Propagate by seed or by division in spring.