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Melica uniflora f. albida | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Melica uniflora f. albida

Melica uniflora f. albida

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Genus: Melica
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

A delicate looking, creeping perennial grass with bright green deciduous foliage, native to the UK. Green flower stems with white flowers and yellow stamens appear from June to July

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for a partly shaded position such as the edge of a woodland but will tolerate full shade. Avoid waterlogged soil, especially in winter. Thrives in a dryish alkaline soil

Pruning

Cut back previous year's growth in February

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingTrailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years