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Molinia caerulea (L.) Moench moor grass · Ornamentals · bred by Johannes Nicolaas Mesker

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a dense tussock of narrow linear leaves 30–40 cm in height. During flowering, the height of the bush with flower stalks reaches 70–120 cm. The foliage is bright green during the growing season, acquiring a characteristic flame hue by autumn.

Flowering occurs from July to September with upright, open panicles featuring dark purple or yellow-brown flowers. The variety is winter hardy (zone 5, down to -28 °C), prefers sunny or semi-shaded locations and moist, moderately acidic soils, and retains its structural integrity in winter.

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Countries of admission

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Johannes Nicolaas Mesker 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
Johannes Nicolaas Mesker 10 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Johannes Nicolaas Mesker 10 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20143544
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  1. Application filed 22 December 2014
  2. Registered 3 July 2017
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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