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Melica ciliata

Also Known As

Melica cileata 'Silky Spike Melic'
Hairy Melic
Silky Spike Melic Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 9"-15"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Melica ciliata plant details

Melica ciliata is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Melica ciliata

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Melica ciliata

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A flower arranger?s delight, the narrow white flower spikes of this 2' grey-green mound are covered with long silky hairs giving it a ?fuzzy? look. S/M