Silky-spike melic (Melica ciliata)
Also known as: Hairy melick, Silky-spike melick grass, Ciliated medick, Eyelash pearl grass, Nodding melic, Silky melic
Silky-spike melic is a species of grass well-known for its spikes adorned with silky flowers. This clump-forming grass is a popular ornamental and is ideally suited to a small or gravel garden.
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Attributes of Silky-spike melic
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
75 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Cream
Images of Silky-spike melic
Quickly Identify Silky-spike melic
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Straight leaves with green or blue-green hues
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Erect stems culminating in 6 inches (15 cm) flower spikes
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Pale cream blooms with fine, silky hairs
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Dormant phase in warmer regions
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Linear leaves, 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) long and tough-textured
Scientific Classification of Silky-spike melic
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Melics
Species
Silky-spike melic
