Melick. A tufted perennial grass, narrow green leaves with creamy white central stripes and dark purplish brown spikelets. Max Height 45cm to 70cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Melica uniflora ‘Variegata’
A tufted perennial grass, narrow green leaves with creamy white central stripes and dark purplish brown spikelets.
Additional information
| Generic | Melica |
|---|---|
| Species | uniflora |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Melick |
| Flower Colour | purple, brown |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm, 70cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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