Melica altissima 'Alba'
Siberian melic
An unassuming but beautiful grass that produces its airy sprays of white, grain-like flowers on slender stems that...
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Plant description
An unassuming but beautiful grass that produces its airy sprays of white, grain-like flowers on slender stems that catch the slightest breeze. It flowers earlier than many of the other ornamental grasses and it blends effortlessly with many different perennials and ferns. Tactile as well as attractive, it will add softness to the planting scheme.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
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- Dec
Plant features
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Melica altissima Alba:
Cut down to the ground in early spring, before the new foliage appears.
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