Melica ciliata

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Melica ciliata
Silky Spike; Silky Spike Melic; Hairy Melic Grass

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DERIVATION

ciliata

- fringed, ciliatus (with hairs extending from an edge)

FAMILY

Poaceae (Grass Family) Other Plants in the Grass Family

HABIT

Grass/sedge | Rhizomatous

GROWTH FORM

Clump-forming

RANGE

Europe, Mediterranean to C Asia

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

White

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Moist to moderately moist

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial sun

COMMON NAME(S)

Silky Spike | Silky Spike Melic | Hairy Melic Grass

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FLOWERING:
When Melica ciliata has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2005

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