A very graceful plant with arching stems of striking white flowerheads. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Melica uniflora f. albida
A very graceful plant with arching stems of striking white flowerheads
Additional information
| Generic | Melica |
|---|---|
| Species | uniflora |
| Varietry | f. albida |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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