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Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' (ornamental grass) bears showy blooms during mid-summer. A specimen plant, Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' (ornamental grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, bog, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' has a natural resistance to deer. In the fall, Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' (ornamental grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.