Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'
purple moor-grass 'Skyracer'
Clump-forming deciduous grass 2.1- 2.4m in height with narrow, linear grey-green leaves. Slender airy plumes of tiny dark purple flowers, on strongly upright yellow-tinted stems, are held high above the foliage from summer to autumn, the stems and leaves turn golden-yellow by late autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green Yellow | Grey Silver Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green Yellow | Purple | Grey Silver Green | |
| Autumn | Gold Yellow | Purple Gold | Gold Yellow | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or ±·´Ç°ù³Ù³ó–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Genus
Molinia are deciduous perennial grasses, tufted in habit, with flat, linear leaves and erect stems bearing open flowering panicles in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in full sun or part shade in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, but prefers neutral to acidic soil. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. Pot up until established
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down dead foliage and old flowered stems, just before growth commences in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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