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Melica californica - California Melic (Seed)

Melica californica - California Melic (Seed)

$6.00

  • Melica californica - California Melic (Seed)

    Melica californica - California Melic (Seed)

    $6.00 Excl. tax

      PLEASE PLANT RESPONSIBLY Please protect the delicate balance of our native ecosystems by not sowing seeds in parks and nature preserves or wilderness areas.Available in store: Check availability

      A finely textured clumping bunchgrass with bright green foliage in winter and spring. Will tolerate full sun but performs best in light shade. Recommended for dry shade gardens.

      Details

      Plant Characteristics
      Species NameMelica californica
      Common NameCalifornia Melic
      Plant TypeGrasses/Grass-Like
      Height by Width2ft. x 2ft.
      Flower ColorNone
      Flowering MonthsApril, May
      Sun ExposureInland-Part Sun
      Water RequirementLow
      Soil TypeSand, fast draining
      Sowing SeasonFall/Winter
      Sowing Difficulty Level*Easy
       
      Sowing Rates
      1 oz--

      * Sowing difficulty levels:
      • Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
      • Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
      • Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination

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