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), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Design & Plant Use for Melica ciliata:
  • Architectural plant with dramatic foliage suitable for hot dry spot
  • Ornamental grass ideal for drift planting in a sunny spot

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

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Melica ciliata (Melics)
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