Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Also Known As

Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer'
Molinia caerulea 'Skyracer'
Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Sky Racer'
Moor Grass
Sky Racer Purple Moor Grass
Skyracer Purple Moor Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 7'-8'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' plant details

Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer purple and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 7 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The unusually tall (to 8') and sculpturally upright flower stalks of this fine selection dance and sway with any breeze;the whole plant from 2-3' basal foliage mound to flower tip turns yellow in fall. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Donning a sculptural statesmanlike presence and a dancer's grace, especially when set in motion by summer breezes, this distinctive Kurt Bluemel selection grows narrowly upright. The pendulous grayish green ribbons comprise a low, 2 ft. high mounding clump that launches stiff stems with plum-colored seed heads and feathery, see-through panicles. Still showy in November, both foliage and lofty inflorescences adopt cozy sun-kissed golden yellow and amber fall colors.