Molinia arundinacea
'Skyracer' - Tall Moor Grass
Outstanding as a specimen or in a large container. Very
long-lived, durable and tolerant of a wide range of conditions.
Easily distinguised from the other tall Molinias by being
more erect.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are wide; upright; 50-100
cm (20-40") in height
Flowers July to frost; 150-220 cm (60-100") tall
Ideal conditions: full sun in cool climates;
needs shade and ample water in hot dry locations; like moist
fertile acid soil
Coldest zone: 4, possibly colder (find
your zone; further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Molinia
caerulea 'Variegata', Carex
caryophyllea, Amsonia,
Helectotrichon, Baptisia,
Pycnanthemum,
Carex muskingumensis,
Carex flagellifera,
Deschampsias
Season of interest: late spring to winter
Suggested uses: specimen, container, vertical
accent, kinetic effect, border plant
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to
root depth every week) further
info
Recommended spacing between plants: 75-120cm
(30-48") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Molinia (moh-LIN-ee-ah)
arundinacea (ah-run-din-AH-see-ah)
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