Melica ciliata, 'Silky'

Genus: Melica

Species: ciliata

Variety: 'Silky'

Family Name: Poaceae/Gramineae

Seed Catalogue No.: 862R

English Name(s): Eyelash Pearl Grass

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Colour: Green

Flowers: June, July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow directly in late spring after last expected frost. Sow into a prepared seedbed which has been raked to a fine tilth. Broadcast sow onto the surface of the soil. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Water gently ensuring you do not wash the seed away. Ideal temp. 16-21°C. Germination takes 2-4 weeks approx.  Thin as required. Can be sown under glass prior to last frost. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 15-18°C. Germination here takes 2 weeks approx. Grow on seedlings. Only plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Prefers any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Cultivation Instructions

Remove dead foliage and spent flower stems in spring. Propagate by seed or by division in autumn.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 65

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.