Melica ciliata
Nodding melic, Pearl grass, Eyelash pearl grass, Silky melic, Silky-spike melic, Hairy melic
Melica Melica
M. ciliata - M. ciliata is a compact, clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial grass with upright to arching, linear, mid- to blue-green leaves and narrow, erect to nodding panicles of silky, white to cream flowers in late spring.
Melica ciliata is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
White, Cream in Spring
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Remove dead leaves and spent flower stems in spring.
Division, Seed
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Melica ciliata (Silky-spike melic) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Dislikes wet winter conditions. Summer dormant in hot climates. Relatively short-lived when planted individually. Self-sows easily.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Melica ciliata
Nodding melic, Pearl grass, Eyelash pearl grass, Silky melic, Silky-spike melic, Hairy melic
Melica Melica
M. ciliata - M. ciliata is a compact, clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial grass with upright to arching, linear, mid- to blue-green leaves and narrow, erect to nodding panicles of silky, white to cream flowers in late spring.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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White, Cream in Spring
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Remove dead leaves and spent flower stems in spring.
Division, Seed
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Melica ciliata (Silky-spike melic) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Dislikes wet winter conditions. Summer dormant in hot climates. Relatively short-lived when planted individually. Self-sows easily.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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