{"product_id":"molinia-skyracer","title":"Molinia 'Skyracer'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolinia 'Skyracer'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant tall growing moor grass known for its narrow upright clumps of green foliage and dramatic flowering stems that can reach up to 8 ft. In late summer airy purple tinted panicles rise well above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 - 48 in x 24 - 30 in (Flowers 72 - 96 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soil; tolerates heavier clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers regular moisture, drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from Molinia arundinacea, a species native to Europe and western Asia. It is widely used in ornamental landscaping for its dramatic form and fall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nesting cover and seed forage for songbirds such as finches and sparrows, especially in fall and winter if left standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow graceful clumps to develop and flowering stalks to rise freely without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a vertical accent in prairie plantings, borders, and naturalistic gardens. Its tall airy plumes pair beautifully with lower growing perennials and contrast well with bolder foliage textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia triloba (Brown Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds warm gold color and abundant late season blooms beneath Molinia’s rising plumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers warm toned fall foliage and a shorter vertical counterpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings structure and elegance with nodding purple blooms in mid to late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides a red toned upright grass to echo Molinia’s vertical lines with more color variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalamintha nepeta\u003c\/strong\u003e - Softens edges with fine foliage and lavender blooms while attracting pollinators through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45922174501025,"sku":"G MOLINIA ARUNDINACEA SKYRACER","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45922174533793,"sku":"G MOLINIA ARUNDINACEA SKYRACER","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hyhtgfgfgf.jpg?v=1674845390","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/molinia-skyracer","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}