Molinia caerulea subsp. Arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Skyracer Tall Purple Moor Grass

Skyracer is a tufted, compact perennial grass with dense clumps of slender, foot-long green leaves marked with stripes of creamy yellow. In summer, slim, pale yellow flower stalks rise three feet above foliage in an arching pattern. Each inflorescence holds well into the fall, turning a toasty tan.

Height 12-36 Inches

Spread 6-12 Inches

Homeowner Growning & Maintenance Tips Occurs along moist lake shores, bogs, and in moist grasslands. Flowers best in damp situations; can withstand acidic or alkaline soil. Flowering is scant in hot, dry regions.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 9

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