Deciduous Perennial Upright, Clump-Forming, Airy in the Poaceae Family
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German for 'wind play' - tall, wiry flower stems that visibly sway and shimmer in the lightest breeze.
Windspiel, German for "wind play," is a tall, dramatically airy Molinia selection whose wiry flower stems rise well above its low foliage mound and sway visibly in the slightest breeze, the trait its name celebrates. Backlit by morning or evening sun, its purple-tinted panicles seem to float above the garden.
Pros
Dramatic height and movement; flower stems visibly sway in the slightest breeze
Striking backlit effect in a naturalistic planting
Well-behaved, non-invasive clumping habit
Good fall color
Cons
Slow to establish
Tall, airy stems can look sparse up close; best appreciated at a distance or backlit
Highlights
One of the tallest, airiest Molinia selections, grown specifically for the dramatic motion and backlit effect of its wind-responsive flower stems.
Plant Data
Mature Size
6 - 7 feet
tall. 3 - 5 feet
wide.
Growth Rate
Slow
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium - Wet
Zones
4a - 7b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags
Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Mass Planting, Grasses, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to Europe, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Specimen, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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