Melica ciliata - P9

Description
With its grey-green leaf colouring, the Silky-spike melic (Melica ciliata) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its clump-forming growth. The creamy white flower panicles adorn this grass from spring onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive flower panicles

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Silky-spike melics are grey-green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Silky-spike melic has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Silky-spike melic sets beautiful accents together with: Cylindrical spurge.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Silky-spike melic appear in panicles from May to June.