Distinctive selection of British native tall moor grass, Molinia arundinacea, Skyracer has a noticeably upright habit and is especially tall with foliage and flowerstems turning warm autumnal colours. Sunny open spot. Average to damp soils. Height; 2.1m – 2.4m.
Distinctive strongly upright selection of British native purple moor grass, Molinia caerulea, making distinctive columns of stems and flowers arising from basal clumps of green foliage. Attractive autumnal colours. Best in sunny open position. Will tolerate soils from dry to heavy and damp. Height; 80cm – 1m.
An aptly named form of British native tall purple moor grass, Molinia arundinacea, forming clumps of broad strap like green foliage from which arise tall arching purplish plumes of airy well spaced flowerspikes which all turn a warm butter yellow in autumn. Sunny open spot. Average to damp soils. Height; 1.5m – 1.8m.
Strongly upright form of British native tall purple moor grass, Molinia arundinacea, with masses of comparatively slender flower panicles arising from clumps of green foliage. Beautiful autumn colours. Sunny open spot. Average to damp soils. Height; 2.1m – 2.4m.
A wonderful compact selection of S. officinalis with comparatively large pinky purple spikes of flower which are a magnet for bees. Makes good groundcover. Best in open sunny condition. Height 40cm – 60cm.
Recent selection of S.officinalis having flowers of a bright cotton candy pink in summer. Best in open sunny position. Soil not too wet. Height 50cm – 70cm.
Lovely selection having the usual dark green leaves above which arise beautiful soft pink flowers that are attractive to bees. Sunny open spot. Height 30cm – 40cm.
A recent selection of S.officinalis having bright pink flowers in summer which are a magnet for bees. Best in sunny open conditions. Height 40cm – 60cm.
NEW for 2022. A Knoll Gardens selection of Stachys officinalis and named for its distinctive soft pinkish white flowers that are highlighted with purplish mauve streaking. Like all stachys, White Lightning is popular with pollinators. Best in open sunny conditions. Most soils except wet. Height 40cm – 60cm.