Compact and upright in habit, this ornamental grass forms neat clumps of narrow green leaves from which wiry, dark purple flower stems rise through summer. The airy seedheads appear in shades of purple-brown, creating a delicate vertical accent among lower-growing perennials.
In autumn, the foliage of Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Edith Dudszus' turns attractive yellow-orange before dying back for winter. Purple moor grass combines well with plants like Achillea and Geranium. Low-maintenance, once established, and easy to grow, it brings texture, movement and seasonal interest to borders or naturalistic, prairie planting schemes.