Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Tall Moor Grass

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Late Summer
Water needs Dry to wet
Landscape uses Border, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage