Molinia arundinacea 'Strahlenquelle'

Upright, clump-forming perennial grass. Forms a graceful, vase-shaped clump, with flower stalks rising well above the foliage. Typically reaches 180-220 cm (6-7.2 ft) tall when in bloom, and 60-90 cm (2-3 ft) wide.

Deciduous. Narrow, linear, bright green foliage forms a dense basal mound. Turns a beautiful golden-yellow in autumn.

Produces abundant, tall, and slender, airy flower plumes with a fine texture, starting greenish and maturing to a shimmering golden-yellow to purplish-brown. Blooms from August to October. The seed heads remain attractive well into winter.

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Best performance and strongest color in full sun.

Excellent (USDA Zones 4-9). Very cold-hardy.

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils. Tolerates a wide range of soil types but dislikes excessively dry or waterlogged conditions.

Medium water requirement. Appreciates consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, but is moderately drought-tolerant once established.

Ideal for perennial borders, naturalistic plantings, mass plantings, rain gardens, and as a strong vertical accent. Its transparent nature allows other plants to be seen through its plumes.

Very low maintenance. Cut back old foliage and flower stalks to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.

Best planted in autumn or early spring.