Melica altissima 'Alba'

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Siberian melicPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Poaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Melica altissima 'Alba' is a graceful ornamental grass that really comes into its own when in flower, in spring and early summer. The flowers look like grains of rice and bring a lovely airiness to borders. It's especially useful for brightening up shady spots.

This is a low-maintenance grass, simply needing cutting back in late winter or early spring before the new foliage emerges. To propagate it, clumps can be divided in early spring to produce new plants.

For best results, grow Melica altissima 'Alba' in full sun or partial shade in a rich, well-drained soil.

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Melica ‘Alba’ and wildlife

Melica ‘Alba’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Melica ‘Alba’ poisonous?

Melica ‘Alba’ causes an upset stomach. Its foliage and seeds are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract People

People

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