Wood melick
Melica uniflora
Wood melick is an elegant, shade-tolerant ornamental grass well suited to woodland gardens and shaded borders. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and dappled light beneath trees, making it ideal for underplanting. Water regularly during dry spells and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water To Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Do Not Allow To Fully Dry Out
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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