Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea ‘Heidebraut’ is a purple moor grass. It is a deciduous perennial grass, it also forms dense tussocks of narrow upright leaves, colouring in autumn. This Molinia flowers in late summer and throughout autumn. The beautiful airy, purple plumes are borne on purple-black stems and grows to around 1 to 1.2 metres in height. With age the stems turn orange/yellow colour. This grass likes full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Adds great winter texture and movement to the garden.