School of Horticulture
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Scientific Name: | Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Skyracer' |
Pronunciation: | muh-LIN-ee-uh sih-ROO-lee-uh subspecies uh-run-dih-NAY-see-uh |
Common Name: | tall moor grass |
Family Name: | Poaceae |
Plant Type: | Poales (grass-like) |
Key ID Features: | Tall grass (2 m); leaves about 1 m long x 2 cm wide, medium green that are folded and have a thick midrib; inflorescence to 3 m high, panicle of spikelets that look braided. |
Course(s): | HORT 2355, Level 4 Apprenticeship |
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Propagation: | Seed, Division - below ground parts |
Plant Care: | |
Maintenance: | Low |
Pest Susceptibility: | Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant |
Location(s): (BUG) BUG garden (GRB) GRass Bed (GRBW) GRass Bed West : q.3+ Location Map |