Melica nutans
WOOD MELICK
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Garden Styles: suits bush & mediterranean designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Melica nutans
WOOD MELICK
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & mediterranean designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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