Melica ciliata (Melics)

Type	Grass, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Common Missspellings: Melika, Malica, Mellica, Melicka, Melicer

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